Leinster vs Munster: Match Preview
Leinster face Munster this Saturday in a highly anticipated URC derby. Here's the essential information for the weekend's top match.
Team News
Munster's head coach, Clayton McMillan, has made 10 changes to the team for the second week in a row. This comes after Munster's bonus-point win over Edinburgh at Virgin Media Park, which marked their third win of the season.
- Tadhg Beirne returns to captain the side, making his first appearance of the campaign after being named Player of the Series for the Lions.
- He is joined in the back row by Jack O'Donoghue and Brian Gleeson.
- Edwin Edogbo starts in the second row after his return to Munster last week, following a 22-month absence, and his inclusion in Andy Farrell's Ireland squad.
Starting Lineup
The front row consists of Michael Milne, Diarmuid Barron, and John Ryan. In the backs, Shane Daly lines out at full-back, with Andrew Smith and Thaakir Abrahams on the wings. Dan Kelly partners Tom Farrell, last week's Player of the Match, in midfield.
Leinster face Munster in a mouthwatering URC derby.
Author's summary: Leinster and Munster face off in URC derby.