Daily Mail

CHAMPIONS CUP SEMI-FINALS

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SARACENS v MUNSTER

(TODAY: Ricoh Arena, 3pm) MAKO VUNIPOLA has been cleared to make his first appearance for Saracens since January. The Lions prop damaged ankle ligaments while playing for England against France in the Six Nations but has recovered earlier than expected, to start alongside brother Billy — reinstated at No 8. Saracens captain Brad Barritt also returns after an ankle injury, while Liam Williams starts on the wing and George Kruis makes his 50th European appearance for the club. Munster must cope without veteran wing Keith Earls and playmaker Joey Carbery. PREDICTION:Homewin.

LEINSTER v TOULOUSE

(TOMORROW: Aviva Stadium, 3.15pm) JOHNNY SEXTON will captain holders Leinster after shaking off a quad injury while Garry Ringrose and James Lowe are recalled to the back line. Six changes to the pack defeated by Glasgow last week see Cian Healy, Sean Cronin and Tadhg Furlong resume their front-row alliance. Toulouse have deployed their France scrum-half Antoine Dupont at No 10. And Scotland lock Richie Gray, former All Blacks Jerome Kaino and Charlie Faumuina start up front. PREDICTION:Homewin.

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