Jack Crowley will start of out-half for Munster's first home game of the new URC season.
The province welcome Cardiff to Thomond Park on Saturday, and show six changes from the win over Scarlets on the opening weekend.
Niall Scannell captains the side from hooker, in Clayton McMillan's first competitive home game in charge.
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The kick off time for Ulster's BKT United Rugby championship against Edinburgh has been brought forward due to Storm Amy.
The game was down for an 8.05pm start on Friday, but has been brought forward to 7pm in the Scottish capital, where there are wind warnings in place.
