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Munster unchanged

May 30, 2025 13:24
By radiokerrysport
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Munster unchanged

Munster are unchanged for their URC quarter-final away to the Sharks tomorrow.

It's the 3rd game in a row that the province has gone with the same line-up.

Rory Scannell is included among the replacements and in line to make his 200th appearance for the province.

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Scannell made his Munster debut against Cardiff in 2014 and became the youngest player to reach the 100-cap landmark at the age of just 25 in 2019. He is set to become the 16th player to reach the 200-cap landmark for Munster.

Thaakir Abrahams, Calvin Nash and Diarmuid Kilgallen start in the back three.

Alex Nankivell and Tom Farrell, who has started every single game so far this season, continue their centre partnership with Craig Casey and Jack Crowley in the half-backs.

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Michael Milne, Niall Scannell and Stephen Archer pack down in the front row with Jean Kleyn and captain Tadhg Beirne in the engine room.

Peter O’Mahony, John Hodnett and Gavin Coombes start in the back row.

Diarmuid Barron, Josh Wycherley, John Ryan provide the front row back-up with Tom Ahern and Alex Kendellen completing the forward cover.

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Conor Murray, Rory Scannell and Mike Haley are the backline replacements.

Munster Rugby: Thaakir Abrahams; Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Diarmuid Kilgallen; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Michael Milne, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne (C); Peter O’Mahony, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.

Replacements: Diarmuid Barron, Josh Wycherley, John Ryan, Tom Ahern, Alex Kendellen, Conor Murray, Rory Scannell, Mike Haley.

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Jamison Gibson-Park, James Lowe, Joe McCarthy and Josh van der Flier are back in the Leinster team for tomorrow's URC quarter final against the Scarlets.

Leo Cullen has made six changes to his side following the Round 18 win against Glasgow Warriors.

Jamie Osborne and Rónan Kelleher also come into the starting team for the last 8 clash at the Aviva Stadium.

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