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Munster name side for Zebre tie
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Munster name side for Zebre tie

Munster's side for the clash against Zebre in Round 2 of the United Rugby Championship was released on Friday.

Here's a reminder of what Graham Rowntree's team looks like.

The Munster head coach has made four changes to the side and three positional changes from the team that beat Connacht on the opening weekend.

Josh Wycherley and Oli Jager come into the front row, starting alongside Diarmuid Barron, who is captain.

Thaakir Abrahams and Calvin Nash start as the province's wingers, with Mike Haley selected at fullback.

Tom Farrell and Shane Daly pair up in midfield. Tony Butler and Craig Casey start as outhalf and scrumhalf, respectively.

In the second row, Jean Kleyn and Fineen Wycherley provide cover. The side is completed by a back row trio of Ruadhán Quinn, John Hodnett, and Gavin Coombes.

Jack Daly, Shay McCarthy, and Conor Murray are named on the bench, with Bryan Fitzgerald also among the replacements.

Kick-off is at 3pm Irish time, and the match will be broadcast live on RTÉ and Premier Sports.

Munster: Mike Haley; Calvin Nash, Shane Daly, Tom Farrell, Thaakir Abrahams; Tony Butler, Craig Casey; Josh Wycherley, Diarmuid Barron (c), Oli Jager; Jean Kleyn, Fineen Wycherley; Ruadhán Quinn, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.

Replacements: Niall Scannell, Jeremy Loughman, John Ryan, Jack Daly, Jack O’Donoghue, Conor Murray, Bryan Fitzgerald, and Shay McCarthy.