The Munster side has been named for Saturday night’s big URC Interpro derby against Connacht at Thomond Park (7.35pm).
With a short six-day turnaround between last Sunday’s win over Scarlets and Saturday night’s clash, 14 changes have been made to the side.
Peter O’Mahony captains Munster on his 150th appearance for the province with last week’s Player of the Match Chris Cloete the only player retained from the Scarlets victory.
British & Irish Lion Tadhg Beirne starts in the second row on his first appearance of the campaign.
Mike Haley is named at full-back with Andrew Conway and Simon Zebo starting on either flank.
The half-backs are Craig Casey and Joey Carbery as Rory Scannell and Keith Earls form the centre partnership.
Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell and John Ryan pack down in the front row with Jean Kleyn and Beirne in the engine room.
Captain O’Mahony, Cloete and Gavin Coombes start in the back row.
Recent Greencore Munster Rugby Academy graduate Jake Flannery is included among the replacements and set to make his first appearance of the season.
Fineen Wycherley and Jack O’Donoghue, who have started all three games so far this season, are also among the replacements.
Find out all you need to know ahead of the game here and scroll down for ticket details.
Munster: Mike Haley; Andrew Conway, Keith Earls, Rory Scannell, Simon Zebo; Joey Carbery, Craig Casey; Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, John Ryan; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O’Mahony (C), Chris Cloete, Gavin Coombes.
Replacements: Diarmuid Barron, Jeremy Loughman, Stephen Archer, Fineen Wycherley, Jack O’Donoghue, Neil Cronin, Jake Flannery, Dan Goggin.
Tickets
Saturday, October 16
Munster v Connacht, Thomond Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets online here now – It is the personal responsibility of all supporters to ensure they adhere to Government guidelines and adult supporters should note that proof of vaccination or recovery may be requested before entry. See full details here.
Tickets are only available online right up to kick-off but will not be available to purchase at the Stadium on matchday.
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Hear from Defence Coach JP Ferreira and Jean Kleyn ahead of the game.