Munster have named their side for today's Investec Champions Cup Round-of-16 clash with Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens.
Here's the team announcement that has changed since Thursday
Two changes have been made to the team that beat Cardiff last week. RG Snyman and Simon Zebo are included by Graham Rowntree.
Shane Daly picked up a knock at training yesterday and has been ruled out, with Seán O’Brien coming into the side on the right wing as Simon Zebo moves to the left wing. Alex Nankivell and Antoine Frisch start in midfield. Craig Casey and Jack Crowley start as the province's halfbacks.
Academy winger Shay McCarthy joins the squad as a replacement.
📢 TEAM NEWS | Tom Ahern & Seán O'Brien will start for Munster against Northampton tomorrow.
Shane Daly picked up a knock in training yesterday & RG Snyman has been ruled out by the medical team due to illness.
Jack O'Donoghue & Shay McCarthy join the squad. #NORvMUN #SUAF 🔴— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) April 6, 2024
RG Snyman has been ruled out by the medical team due to illness. Tom Ahern comes into the starting XV to partner captain Tadhg Beirne in the second row.
In the front row, Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, and Stephen Archer start for Munster. Tadhg Beirne and Ahern start as the province's locks. Peter O’Mahony, John Hodnett, and Gavin Coombes complete the side in the back row.
Eoghan Clarke, Josh Wycherley, and Ryan provide the front-row backup, with Jack O'Donoghue and Alex Kendellen completing the forward cover. Conor Murray, Joey Carbery, and Seán O’Brien are the backline replacements.
The game starts at 12:30 pm, live on TNT Sports & ITV.
Munster: Mike Haley; Simon Zebo; Antoine Frisch; Alex Nankivell; Shane Daly; Jack Crowley; Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman; Niall Scannell; Stephen Archer; Tadhg Beirne (captain); RG Snyman; Peter O'Mahony; John Hodnett; and Gavin Coombes.
Replacements: Eoghan Clarke, Josh Wycherley, John Ryan, Tom Ahern, Alex Kendellen, Conor Murray, Joey Carbery, and Seán O’Brien.
Northanmpton: James Ramm; Tommy Freeman; Fraser Dingwall; Burger Odendaal; Ollie Sleightholme; Fin Smith; Tom James; Emmanuel Iyogun; Curtis Langdon; Trevor Davison; Alex Moon; Alex Coles; Courtney Lawes; Lewis Ludlam (captain); Sam Graham.
Replacements: Sam Matavesi, Alex Waller, Paul Hill, Temo Mayanavanua, Angus Scott-Young, Juarno Augustus, Alex Mitchell, and George Hendy.
