The Munster Rugby team is preparing for a pivotal URC Round 18 encounter against Ulster at Thomond Park on Saturday, June 1, at 5.15pm. This match represents the final regular season fixture for the league-leading team and carries substantial significance for both sides.
Regrettably, the team suffered a setback with the news of centre Alex Nankivell sustaining an ankle injury during a recent match against Edinburgh. Consequently, he will be unavailable for the forthcoming weeks. Furthermore, Mike Haley was withdrawn from the same match due to a head injury and is presently undergoing the graduated return-to-play protocols.
The potential availability of Joey Carbery, John Hodnett, and Peter O’Mahony for the impending showdown with Ulster will be determined in the following week. This presents a challenging situation for the team, considering their current position atop the URC table and their already secured home quarter-final in next month’s play-offs.
Several players continue to undergo rehabilitation, including Dave Kilcoyne (shoulder), Diarmuid Barron (foot), Roman Salanoa (knee), Jean Kleyn (knee/eye), Paddy Patterson (knee), Patrick Campbell (shoulder), and Josh Wycherley (face).
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