Friday’s fixture carries private resonance for Beirne. A two-year spell with the Scarlets proved transformative in his profession, resulting in his Eire debut and a transfer to Munster in 2018.

Having received the Pro12 title with the Llanelli-based area in 2017, Beirne says he’s “extremely unhappy” to see present plans to lower the quantity of Welsh skilled sides from 4 to a few.

“There’s in all probability two or three gamers nonetheless there from once I was there – a giant change within the guard,” he mentioned.

“I have never actually spoken to any of them about it. It is a powerful time. I do bear in mind once I was there, there have been whispers of the identical factor taking place.

“It simply appears a bit bit extra severe at this level. I really feel extremely unhappy for all these people who’ve households and every little thing at house and it will create loads of strain for these guys.”

Beirne added: “If you’re in these camps, you should utilize it and in addition you attempt to put it at the back of your thoughts on the identical time as a result of you might have a possibility to placed on the jersey and symbolize your nation.

“I feel that is what these guys might be doing. They will simply be specializing in the rugby and attempting to place their greatest performances on the market and deal with the opposite stuff later.”