The always anticipated and always enjoyable game between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park has had its’ team sheet released and we’re in for a cracker.
A game that usually takes place over the Christmas period and misses international players now is taking place tomorrow the 23rd with a 7:35pm kick off time.
The original fixture was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Leinster unable to return negative COVID tests in time over the Christmas period.
CJ Stander makes his 150th appearance for Munster in the back row alongside Peter O’Mahony and rising talent Gavin Coombes.
International teammate Conor Murray is also starting in the backs with Chris Farrell and Keith Earls also starting.
Josh van der Flier has been demoted to the bench with Jordan Larmour, Ringrose, Henshaw and Johnny Sexton all featuring for Leinster.
This is going to be an absolute monster clash and one not to be missed.
Munster’s 23 man squad is:
15. Mike Haley
14. Keith Earls
13. Chris Farrell
12. Damian de Allende
11. Shane Daly
10. JJ Hanrahan
9 Conor Murray
1. James Cronin
2. Rhys Marshall
3. John Ryan
4. Jean Kleyn
5. Tadhg Beirne
6. Gavin Coombes
7. Peter O’Mahony (captain)
8. CJ Stander
Replacements:
16. Niall Scannell
17. Dave Kilcoyne
18. Stephen Archer
19. Fineen Wycherley
20. Jack O’Donoghue
21. Craig Casey
22. Ben Healy
23 Rory Scannell
Leinster’s 23 man squad is:
15. Hugo Keenan
14. Jordan Larmour
13. Garry Ringrose
12. Robbie Henshaw
11. Jimmy O’Brien
10. Johnny Sexton (captain)
9. Luke McGrath
1. Cian Healy
2. Sean Cronin
3. Andrew Porter
4. Scott Fardy
5. James Ryan
6. Rhys Ruddock
7. Will Connors
8. Caelan Doris
Replacements:
16. Rónan Kelleher
17. Ed Byrne
18. Thomas Clarkson
19. Ross Molony
20. Jack Conan
21. Jamison Gibson-Park
22. Ross Byrne
23. Josh van der Flier
Team news courtesy of The42.