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Munster vs South Africa XV preview for tonight's game

MUNSTER TAKE ON South Africa A side in a front of a soldout Páirc Uí Chaoimh this evening.

The last time Munster took on an international side was back in 2016, when they faced the Maori All-Blacks.

The Bok's have named 14 capped Springbok players in his squad for the game today, while Munster have named a young side for the huge test.

A number of Ireland internationals are away with the senior squad for the November Autmn Series.

Here is a preview of the game tonight.

🧐 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW | See all of the vital info ahead of Munster v South Africa Select XV, in association with @Pinergy, including broadcast details for tonight's sold-out clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimh ⤵️#MunsterInThePáirc #MUNvSAA #SUAF 🔴

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) November 10, 2022

When does the game take place?

Thursday, November 10.

Where is the game taking place?

Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

What time is kick off?

7.30pm.

What TV channel can I watch it on?

Virgin Media Two and the Virgin Media Player. Coverage starts at 6.30pm.

Team news

Munster's team

Fullback: 15: Mike Haley

Winger: 14: Shane Daly,

Centres: 13: Antoine Frisch, 12.Rory Scannell,

Winger: 11: Simon Zebo;

Out half: 10. Ben Healy, Scrumhalf, 9. Paddy Patterson

Front row: 1 Josh Wycherley, 2. Diarmuid Barron, 3. Roman Salanoa

Second row: 4. Edwin Edogbo, 5. Kiran McDonald

Backrow: 6. Jack O’Donoghue (C), 7. John Hodnett, 8. Gavin Coombes.

Replacements: Niall Scannell, Liam O’Connor, Keynan Knox, Cian Hurley, Alex Kendellen, Neil Cronin, Patrick Campbell, Malakai Fekitoa.

#Gameday

A special night for rugby in Munster awaits as we play at Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the 1st time in front of a record crowd for a rugby match in Munster!

Here is your team for the historic occasion as we face SA Select XV 💪@Pinergy #MunsterInThePáirc #MunvSAA #SUAF 🔴

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) November 10, 2022

South Africa XV:

Fullback: 15: Aphelele Fassi

Winger: 14: Suleiman Hartzenberg

Centres: 13: Henco van Wyk, 12. Cornal Hendricks

Winger: 11: Leolin Zas

Out half: 10.Herschel Jantjies , Scrumhalf, 9.Johan Goosen

Front row: 1 Ntuthuko Mchunu 2, Joseph Dweba , 3, Thomas du Toit (C)

Second row: 4. Jason Jenkins 5. Ruan Nortje

Backrow: 6. Phepsi Buthelezi 7. Elrigh Louw, 8. Jean-Luc du Preez

Replacements: 16 Andre-Hugo Venter, 17 Simphiwe Matanzima, 18 Sazi Sandi, 19 Dan du Preez, 20 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Sanele Nohamba, 23 Gianni Lombard

What have the coaches said?

Munster's Graham Rowntree: “I said to the lads on Monday morning, this club is known for special moments and special games like this and we should cherish every hour of this week going into a such a big game.”

Head coach: Mzwandile Stick "They are one of the top club teams and they balance their physicality with exciting backline play, so we are going to be tested thoroughly.