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Munster ring changes for Ulster clash

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has made six changes for the clash against Ulster at Thomond Park this weekend. Peter O’Mahony, RG Snyman, Simon Zebo, Seán O’Brien, Rory Scannell, and Stephen Archer will all feature, barring any injuries before then.

The game against Ulster takes place tomorrow at Thomond Park and starts at 5:15 PM. The game can be seen live on RTE, Premier Sports, BBC Radio Foyle, and URC.tv.

Rowntree has also gone with the back three of Zebo, Calvin Nash, and Shane Daly. Seán O'Brien and Scannell start in midfield. The backline is completed by the familiar duo of Craig Casey and Jack Crowley.

In the front row, Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, and Stephen Archer get the nod from Rowntree. Snyman starts in the second row alongside Tadhg Beirne, who is captain. The side is finally completed by a trio of O’Mahony, Alex Kendellen, and Jack O’Donoghue.

Eoghan Clarke, John Ryan, and Oli Jager provide the front-row back-up. Tom Ahern, Gavin Coombes, and John Hodnett complete the forward cover. Conor Murray and Joey Carbery are the backline replacements.

Kendellen, Ahern, and Coombes also make the bench.

Munster: Simon Zebo; Calvin Nash, Seán O’Brien, Rory Scannell, Shane Daly; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; RG Snyman, Tadhg Beirne (captain); Peter O’Mahony, Alex Kendellen, and Jack O’Donoghue.

Replacements: Eoghan Clarke, John Ryan, Oli Jager, Tom Ahern, Gavin Coombes, Conor Murray, Joey Carbery, and John Hodnett.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy named an unchanged team for the game.

Alan O’Connor captains the team. He starts alongside Kieran Treadwell in the second row. Eric O’Sullivan, Rob Herring, and Tom O’Toole get the nod in the front row. The back row consists of Cormac Izuchukwu, David McCann, and Nick Timoney.

In the backline, John Cooney starts at scrum-half and is joined by Billy Burns at fly-half.

Jacob Stockdale and Mike Lowry start on the left and right wings. They are joined by Ethan McIlroy at fullback.

Stuart McCloskey and Will Addison start together in midfield.

On the bench, Tom Stewart, Andy Warwick, Scott Wilson, Harry Sheridan, and Matty Rea provide forward cover, while Nathan Doak, Jude Postlethwaite, and Stewart Moore form the backup options.

Ulster: Ethan McIlroy; Mike Lowry, Will Addison, Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale; Billy Burns, John Cooney; Eric O'Sullivan, Rob Herring, Tom O’Toole; Kieran Treadwell, Alan O’Connor (captain); Cormac Izuchukwu, David McCann; and Nick Timoney.

Replacements: Tom Stewart, Andy Warwick, Scott Wilson, Harry Sheridan, Matty Rea, Nathan Doak, Jude Postlethwaite, and Stewart Moore.

Referee: Frank Murphy (IRFU)