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Munster Rugby Team News & Upcoming Fixtures
Munster Rugby prepares to face Castres Olympique in the Champions Cup Round 4.
The starting XV sees Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell and Michael Ala’alatoa pack down in the front row with Jean Kleyn and Fineen Wycherley in the engine room.
An unchanged back row of Tadhg Beirne (C), Jack O’Donoghue and Gavin Coombes completes the starting XV.
Lee Barron, Michael Milne and Oli jager provide the front row back-up, with Jager included in a matchday squad for the first time as October after returning from a head injury.
Edwin Edogbo and Brian Gleeson complete the forward cover.
Ethan Coughlan,JJ Hanrahan and Dan kelly are the backline replacements.
Munster Rugby: Shane daly; Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Ben O’Connor; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Jeremy loughman, Niall Scannell, Michael ala’alatoa; Jean Kleyn, Fineen Wycherley; Tadhg Beirne (C), Jack O’Donoghue, Gavin Coombes.
Replacements: Lee Barron, Michael Milne, Oli Jager, Edwin Edogbo, brian Gleeson, Ethan Coughlan, JJ Hanrahan, Dan Kelly.
Unavailable for selection this week:
* Alex Kendellen (ankle) – expected return in three to five weeks.
* John Hodnett (thumb) – expected return in the coming weeks.
* Seán O’Brien (shoulder) – expected return in three to five weeks.
* Tom Ahern (neck) – expected return in the coming weeks.
* Calvin nash (head/shoulder) – expected return in the coming weeks.
Press Pass
Here from Jeremy Loughman and Defense Coach Denis Leamy ahead of the game.
Tickets
Saturday, January 17
Champions Cup Round 4: Munster Rugby v Castres Olympique, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here
Friday, January 23
URC Round 10: Munster Rugby v Dragons RFC, Virgin Media Park, 7.45pm; Buy tickets here
Saturday,February 28
URC Round 12: Munster Rugby v Zebre Rugby,Thomond Park,5.30pm; Buy tickets here
Saturday, April 25
URC Round 16: Munster Rugby v Ulster Rugby, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; **Buy