Munster travel to Scotland to play Edinburgh on Friday as the United Rugby Championship comes to its penultimate round of fixtures. Here's everything you need to about Edinburgh v Munster.
For Munster, they will be looking to make it an eighth win in a row in the URC after a dominant win at home to Connacht last time out. The Red Army came out 47-12 victors in the inter-provincial affair, with Bernard Jackman praising the play of Calvin Nash and Shane Daly on the wings, comparing attacking coach Mike Prendergast's system to that of Ireland head coach Andy Farrell.
A big impact from Joey Carbery as he adds Munster's fifth.
MUN 35-12 CON
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For Edinburgh, they will be hoping that they can keep their good form going. Sean Everitt's side cruised past Zebre last week at home 40-14 to make it a third win on the bounce following their Challenge Cup exit to the Sharks.
A win for Munster could help them put the pressure on Leinster and Glasgow Warriors in the hunt for the regular season top spot and a top play-off seed. A win for Edinburgh could strengthen their position in the play-off places and their chances at qualifying for next seasons Champions Cup.
When is Edinburgh v Munster?
Edinburgh host Munster this Friday the 17th of May at The Hive Stadium with kick-off set for 7:35pm
How to Watch Edinburgh v Munster?
The match will be broadcast live on TG4, with coverage getting underway at 7:30pm.
Premier Sport One will also be broadcasting the match with their coverage getting underway at 7pm.
Team News
Sean Everitt has made one change from his side's victory against Zebre Parma last weekend. Ben Vellacott gets the start at scrum-half over Ali Price.
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Graham Rowntree has named five changes to the side that beat Connacht last time out. Oli Jager and Fineen Wycherly come in for Stephen Archer and RG Snyman, while Gavin Coombes replaces the injured Peter O'Mahony in the back row. Mike Haley starts instead of Simon Zebo at full-back with Alex Nankivell replacing Séan O'Brien in the centre. Jack O'Donoghue will become the youngest player to make 200 appearances for the province at 30 years, 2 months and 22 days old.
Jack Crowley starts despite suffering a foot injury in last Saturday's win over Connacht.
📢 TEAM NEWS | Here is your Munster side to face Edinburgh at Hive Stadium tomorrow evening 💪
Jack O'Donoghue makes his 200th Munster appearance, becoming the youngest-ever player to reach the landmark 🙌
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