Cian Prendergast: Munster preview

There is plenty of excitment around Dexcom Stadium both on and off the field as we get set for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship opener against Munster at Thomond Park.

This week Cian Prendergast was announced as the new club captain and we spoke to the 24-year old about being appointed.

“I’m delighted, it’s a massive honour for me and my family and something that I am really looking forward to taking on”

“When Pete asked to me become captain he gave me some time to think about it first but after I accepted I was straight on to my parents and girlfriend Roisin about the news”

The back rower has played 68 times for the province and this weekend is getting set for an opening round clash away to Munster.

“It doesn’t get much bigger really than an away trip in Thomond Park to start off”

“Pre-season went really well for us”

“We’re excited now to get this new season kicked off”

“We want to build on last year and take a step forward”

Dexcom Stadium will host our first URC game in Round 2 when the Sharks come to town. The redevelopment of the ground is still ongoing and will be throughout the season. Prendergast is as excited as ever though to see and hear the Connacht supporters, even with a reduced capacity.

“It really is exciting to see how quick things are moving here around the place”

“I’m expecting the same this season from those supporters in green who never disappoint us when we play here”

“During covid when crowds were small you still thought this place had 50000 people in it because of the noise”

“Our focus is on this weekend against Munster but we are looking forward to next week”

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