Munster Rugby announce side to take on rivals Connacht in URC ...

10 May 2024

Limerick Leader

MUNSTER RUGBY have announced their side that will face off against rivals Connacht in the URC this Saturday, May 11 at 5:15pm in Thomond Park.

The last time the two sides met in the competition was on New Year's Day where Connacht ran away with an impressive 22-9 victory.

Munster currently sit in third place on the URC table, while Connacht are down three places in sixth. The game will be shown live on RTÉ 2 from 4:45pm.

There are two changes to the side that beat Lions in Johannesburg last time out as Craig Casey and Alex Nankivell come into the backline. Jack Crowley will make his 50th appearance for the province at out-half.

Full-back Simon Zebo and wingers Calvin Nash and Shane Daly are named in an unchanged back three. Seán O’Brien and Nankivell start together in midfield for the first time with Casey and Jack Crowley in the half-backs.

The pack is unchanged for the third game in succession. Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell and Stephen Archer pack down in the front row with RG Snyman and captain Tadhg Beirne in the engine room. Peter O’Mahony, Alex Kendellen and Jack O’Donoghue complete the side.

Eoghan Clarke, Academy prop Mark Donnelly and Oli Jager provide the front row back-up with Tom Ahern and Gavin Coombes completing the forward cover. Conor Murray, Joey Carbery and Antoine Frisch are the backline replacements.

On the injury front, Josh Wycherley was unavailable for selection as he continues to follow the graduated return to play protocols. Josh has also seen a specialist regarding a facial injury and will be unavailable for a number of weeks.

MUNSTER RUGBY: Simon Zebo, Calvin Nash, Alex Nankivell, Sean O'Brien, Shane Daly, Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; RG Snyman, Tadhg Beirne (C); Peter O’Mahony, Alex Kendellen, Jack O’Donoghue.

REPLACEMENTS: Eoghan Clarke, Mark Donnelly, Oli Jager, Tom Ahern, Gavin Coombes, Conor Murray, Joey Carbery, Antoine Frisch.

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