The Munster rugby team has been announced for their upcoming clash against the Stormers at Thomond Park. The match is set to take place on Saturday at 5:15pm, and if you’re a fan, you can grab your tickets here. There have been a few changes to the team since their last game against Ulster. Munster captain Peter O’Mahony and Tadhg Beirne are back from international duty and will be joining the starting lineup. Conor Murray, another Ireland international, will be among the replacements. Scott Buckley will be starting as hooker for the first time since his debut in 2021, and this will mark his 21st appearance for Munster. Academy winger Shay McCarthy will also be making his third appearance for Munster and is the only change to the backline. Stephen Archer is named among the replacements and is set to play his 268th game for Munster, equaling Donncha O’Callaghan’s record for most appearances for the province. The starting XV includes Shane Daly at full-back, with Calvin Nash and McCarthy on the wings. Craig Casey and Jack Crowley will be starting together in the half-backs, while Alex Nankivell and Antoine Frisch continue their partnership in the centre. Jeremy Loughman, Buckley, and John Ryan will form the front row, with Academy lock Edwin Edogbo and Beirne in the engine room. O’Mahony, John Hodnett, and Gavin Coombes complete the starting XV. In the replacements, hooker Chris Moore is in line for his senior Munster debut off the bench after joining from Exeter University in 2022. The backline replacements include Murray and Rory Scannell. If you want to know more about the game, you can find all the details here. The upcoming matches for Munster include clashes against DHL Stormers, Glasgow Warriors, Bayonne, Leinster, Northampton Saints, Crusaders, Zebre Parma, Cardiff Rugby, Connacht, and Ulster. So, if you’re a rugby fan, mark your calendars and grab your tickets for these exciting games!
Exciting Times Ahead for Munster Rugby Fans
