GUINNESS PRO12 Daily News Update

It is Christmas Eve, which can only mean one thing - two days until GUINNESS PRO12 derby season is underway. We have match previews and more ahead of an enticing round of local rivalries.

Dougie Fife has one particular player in his sights ahead of this weekend's 1872 Cup clash:

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Simon Zebo is eyeing up a reversal in Munster's recent fortunes:

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The Scarlets put their fearsome home record to the test against Welsh opposition:

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And Ospreys head coach Steve Tandy has reason to believe his charges can succeed:

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Connacht, meanwhile, have traditionally struggled against Ulster but head coach Pat Lam is eager to change that:

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