Interpros return to the URC this weekend as Munster host Connacht with the end of the season is on the horizon. Munster are starting to find form again while Connacht cannot afford to lose anymore games this season.
Connacht had a good victory in the return fixture in January this year as they won 22-9 at the Sportsground. Munster will be out for revenge in what's a set to be a very exciting match up.
Here's everything you need to know for Munster v Connacht
When Is Munster V Connacht
Munster will host Connacht at Thomond Park on Saturday 11th May and kick off from Limerick is at 5:15pm.
How To Watch Munster V Connacht
Munster v Connacht is available to watch live on RTÉ 2 with coverage starting at 4:30pm.
You can also watch it on Premier Sports 1 from 5:15pm. You can also catch the match on URC TV.
Team News
Coming into this match, it's beginning to look like Munster are hitting their stride at just the right time. They made it a perfect 10 points from a possible 10 out in South Africa and look to be back in contention to defend their URC title.
On the injury front, flanker John Hodnett is not available for this match as he sustained a leg injury. In good news, Liam Coombes and Brian Gleeson are both back training after recovering from injury while John Ryan is also available for selection after serving a three-match ban.
Graham Rowntree has named two changes from the side that beat the Emirates Lions 33-13 last time out. Craig Casey and Alex Nankivell come in for Conor Murray and Antoine Frisch, while Jack Crowley is set to make his 50th appearance for the province. RG Snyman starts for the first time in Thomond Park following a bout with pneumonia.
📢 TEAM NEWS | Here is your Munster side to face Connacht at Thomond Park tomorrow evening 💪
Jack Crowley makes his 50th Munster appearance with Craig Casey & Alex Nankivell coming into the side.
See full details & get your tickets ⤵️#MUNvCON #SUAF 🔴— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) May 10, 2024
Connacht come into this game knowing that they can't really afford to leave Limerick with nothing. Competition for the top 8 positions and qualification for the Champions Cup and with Hollywood Bets Sharks reaching the final of the Challenge Cup, 8th place may not be enough for Connacht to qualify for the Champions Cup.
JJ Hanrahan sustained an ACL injury in Connacht's last outing away against Newport where they picked up a crucial victory. They now sit sixth in the table but have one of the toughest endings to the season as they face Leinster away as well as the DHL Stormer before the playoffs begin.
Pete Wilkins has made five changes to the Connacht side that beat the Dragons 34-27 away in Newport two weeks ago. Peter Dooley, Oisín Dowling, Paul Boyle, and Byron Ralston replace Denis Buckley, Gavin Thornbury, Cian Prendergast, and John Porch in the starting XV. Jack Carty returns to captain the side in place of the injured JJ Hanrahan.
🟢 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🦅
Here is the 23 heading to Thomond Park tomorrow to take on @Munsterrugby in Round 16 of the @URCOfficial 👊
Read more: https://t.co/SMVlMXGA6l#ConnachtRugby | #KidsRound | #BKTURC pic.twitter.com/RcCAMosID0— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) May 10, 2024
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