Squad Update | Munster Begin Preparations for Castres At Thomond
13th January 2026 By The Editor
Craig Casey's availability for Saturday will be determined later this week.
The Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s crucial Investec Champions Cup clash against Castres Olympique at Thomond Park.
The game kicks off at 5,30pm with tickets available here.
There is good news on the injury front for Jean Kleyn (calf) and Oli Jager (head) as they are both available for selection.
Following Sunday’s clash in Toulon, Craig Casey (shoulder) and Diarmuid Barron (knee) are both being assessed with their availability to be determined later in the week.
Paddy Patterson (head) and Calvin Nash (shoulder/head) are both unavailable this weekend.
Tom Ahern missed the game with a neck injury and will be assessed as the week progresses to determine his availability.
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 tickets here
Saturday, May 16
URC Round 18: Munster Rugby v Emirates Lions, Thomond Park, 7.45pm; Buy tickets here
