Munster's Billy Holland has been forced into early retirement.
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The outhalf has been advised to end his career on medical grounds after suffering a hamstring injury in November of 2014.
The 25 year old made 11 appearances for the province since making his debut in 2013.
Meanwhile, backrow Tommy O'Donnell says they're eager to get the new season off to a positive start in this weekends PRO12 opener.
The Reds make the trip to face Scarlets, with the matchday squad set to be announced at lunchtime tomorrow.
Captain Peter O'Mahony, Francis Sailli and Mike Sherry will all be absent through injury.
Tipperary native O'Donnell says they know it's not going to be an easy assignment.
