Munster has named their team for the Investec Champions Cup clash against RC Toulon at Stade Felix Mayol. The game kicks off at 3:15 p.m, Irish time and will be live on TNT Sports.
Graham Rowntree has made six changes and two positional switches to the side that faced Connacht in the United Rugby Championship.
Craig Casey and Jack Crowley start as the province's halfbacks. Full-back Simon Zebo and wingers Calvin Nash and Shane Daly line out together in an unchanged back three.
Alex Nankivell and Antoine Frisch start in midfield to complete the backline.
In the front row, John Ryan starts as a tighthead prop alongside Jeremy Loughman and Niall Scannell. Tom Ahern and Tadhg Beirne start together in the engine room.
Gavin Coombes starts at No. 8, with Peter O'Mahony and John Hodnett in the back row.
Joey Carbery returns from a wrist injury to take his place among the replacements. Eoghan Clarke, Josh Wycherley, and Stephen Archer provide the front-row backup.
Brian Gleeson and Alex Kendellen complete the forward cover. Conor Murray, Carbery, and Seán O’Brien are the backline replacements.
📢 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT | Here is your Munster side to face RC Toulon in France tomorrow afternoon 💪
Peter O'Mahony, Niall Scannell & Alex Nankivell all return from injury to start with Joey Carbery also back & among the replacements.#RCTvMUN #InvestecChampionsCup #SUAF 🔴— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) January 12, 2024
Forwards:
1. John Ryan (Tighthead Prop) 2. Jeremy Loughman (Hooker) 3. Niall Scannell (Loosehead Prop)
4. Tom Ahern (Lock) 5. Tadhg Beirne (Lock)
6. Peter O'Mahony (Flanker) 7. John Hodnett (Flanker) 8. Gavin Coombes (Number 8)
Backs:
9. Craig Casey (Scrum-half) 10. Jack Crowley (Fly-half)
11. Shane Daly (Wing) 14. Calvin Nash (Wing) 15. Simon Zebo (Full-back)
13. Alex Nankivell (Centre) 12. Antoine Frisch (Centre)
Replacements: 16. Eoghan Clarke (Hooker) 17. Josh Wycherley (Prop) 18. Stephen Archer (Prop) 19. Brian Gleeson (Lock) 20. Alex Kendellen (Flanker) 21. Conor Murray (Scrum-half) 22. Joey Carbery (Utility Back) 23. Seán O’Brien (Utility Back)
