Peter Stringer will not be travelling with his Munster colleagues to Italy on Saturday but instead will be with the Ireland squad for the game against France.
Stringer has been called up to the national squad as cover for Tomas O'Leary who has a back complaint and he will remain with them until Sunday.
With the latest signings announced earlier today Academy Manager Peter Malone gives his thoughts on the newest members to join the Munster Rugby Academy.
It's been confirmed today that Bank of Ireland has agreed to become main sponsor of Munster Rugby from July 2013. The sponsorship includes exclusive branding of all playing and training kit for the Munster senior and "A" teams.
Munster Rugby are offering supporters the chance to win season tickets for 2013/14 giving you the chance to attend every home game including Heineken Cup and RaboDirect PRO12 games taking place at Thomond Park and Musgrave Park.