We'll Leave It There So: Munster in jersey mix-up, Ladyball stunt revealed and all today’s sport

James McGee is closing in on a place at the Australian Open, while the Irish provinces are in European action this weekend.

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Paul Dunne is in contention at the Joburg Open after carding a stunning second round of 63.
Ireland’s number one tennis player James McGee is on the verge of qualifying for the Australian Open.
Munster won’t wear their home jersey against Stade Francais in the Champions Cup at Thomond Park tomorrow after forgetting their away strip for last weekend’s trip to Paris.
Lidl have revealed that they are behind the marketing stunt which saw controversial campaign ‘Ladyball‘ go viral this week.
We’ve got European team news from Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connacht.
Liverpool and Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Ireland striker Shane Long from Southampton this month.

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has labelled former Man United boss Alex Ferguson “the John Lennon of football” ahead of the Premier League clash between the clubs this Sunday.
It’s a busy weekend of Premier League football and here’s five talking points on the latest round of matches.

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18-year-old Formula One driver Max Verstappen drives his €2.7 million car down a ski slop. Magnificent.

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On The Record

They’re young guys who are going to be the future of this club. we want to get behind them as best as we can, we’ll do everything we can for them this week and we would urge the support to really get behind them as well.” – Leinster boss Leo Cullen talking about the new crop of players coming through.

The Fixture List

There are seven games in the English top flight tomorrow. See the full fixture list here.
In the Champions Cup, Munster face Stade Francais (1pm), Saracens host Ulster (3.15pm) and Leinster take on Bath (5.30pm), while it’s Brieve v Connacht (7.45pm) in the Challenge Cup.

Showbiz, Baby!

UFC fighter Matt Mitrione was forced to do the UFC Boston press event in his bare feet as his Jordans didn’t comply with the Athlete Outfitting Policy which stipulates that fighters must wear Reebok apparel.

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