Connacht won in Dublin for the first time since September 2002 as fly-half Jack Carty masterminded a seismic 35-24 bonus-point win over Guinness PRO14 kingpins Leinster at the RDS Arena.
Joey Carbery's injury has exposed the lack of experience at out-half in the Ireland squad beneath Johnny Sexton and fans are split on whether Ross Byrne or Jack Carty should go to RWC.
Munster’s power-packed maul provided the platform for the night’s first try, collecting a penalty advantage before centre Farrell crossed from a Conor Murray pass. Hanrahan converted for 10-0.
Leinster have rung 13 changes to their starting XV after last weekend's loss, but retention of Johnny Sexton means a new role for Ross Byrne.
Ian Madigan helped himself to 22 points in Ulster’s 32-19 Guinness PRO14 derby win over Connacht at the Sportsground.