GUINNESS PRO12 Daily News Update

On the eve of the GUINNESS PRO12's return we have build-up from around the league - as Greig Tonks and Eoghan Masterson share their thoughts - while Rory Best signs a new contract at Ulster.

There's nothing wrong with Edinburgh's defence this season - now Tonks is looking to pile on points at the other end:

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Ulster have received a huge boost with the news that Ireland hooker Best is set to play on until at least 2018 for the Irish province:

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Ospreys must cope without Dafydd Howells for an extended period of time:

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Masterson has been earmarked as a future Connacht captain, but the 22-year-old is refusing to look that far into the future:

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The GUINNESS PRO12 returns on Friday with a tasty interprovincial derby between Leinster and Ulster:

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While Newport Gwent Dragons will be entertained by Edinburgh at BT Murrayfield:

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