Gallery | Munster Squad Prepare For Gloucester

See the best pics as the Munster men's squad prepare for Friday's pre-season clash against Gloucester at Kingsholm (7.30pm). The province's new Academy recruits who were involved with the Ireland U20s during the World Championship in Italy this summer all joined the squad in recent weeks. Conor Kennelly, Oisín Minogue, Eoghan Smyth and Tom Wood have started their pre-season training programmes at the HPC. Second year Academy members Michael Foy, Luke Murphy and Gene O'Leary are also back at the HPC after their Ireland U20s involvement. Following the Gloucester game on Friday, Munster will take on Bath at Virgin Media Park on Friday week at 7pm. Get your match tickets here.

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Video | Munster Rugby Pre-Season

Watch our interview with Head of Athletic Performance Brad Mayo to hear how preparations are going ahead of the new campaign.

Tickets

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