Munster will take on Zebre in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 11 tonight. Here's everything you need to know about Munster v Zebre.
Just seven points separate second place and ninth place on the United Rugby Championship table, as the competition enters crucial stages for the respective teams. The game tonight marks the first of eight games before the play-offs. Last year's champions Munster currently reside outside the top eight at 9th position on the table. After a comprehensive win over the Scarlets in round ten, Rowntree's side will be eager to stretch their winning streak into this week and move further in position on the URC table. Meanwhile, Zebre also suffered defeat against Edinburgh in round ten on a score line of 24-19.
Tom Ahern and Casey will return for Friday's match along with Jeremy Loughman, who are all back from Ireland's senior duty after Ireland's Six Nations game against Wales last Saturday. Alex Kendellen will captain Ireland's side for the game. Carberry will not appear on the team this week, after suffering a knock at training. 21 year old Tony Butler will replace him in tonight's game. RG Snyman will play his first game for Munster this season.
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When Is Munster V Zebre
Munster V Zebre will take place this Friday at 7:30pm in Virgin Media Park.
Where To Watch
The game will be broadcast live on TG4. Tickets for the game are €20 and can be purchased online on munsterrugby.ie.
Team News
Munster: Mike Haley (Preston Grasshoppers), Seán O’Brien (Mullingar RFC), Antoine Frisch (Paris Université Club), Alex Nankivell (Christchurch Boys High School), Shane Daly (Highfield RFC), Tony Butler (Ennis RFC), Craig Casey (Shannon RFC), Josh Wycherley (Bantry Bay RFC), Niall Scannell (PBC Cork), John Ryan (Muskerry RFC/CBC Cork), Tom Ahern (Youghal RFC), RG Snyman (Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool), Ruadhán Quinn (Ballina-Killaloe RFC), Alex Kendellen (PBC Cork) (C), Gavin Coombes (Skibbereen RFC).
Replacements: Eoghan Clarke (CBC Monkstown), Jeremy Loughman (Athy RFC), Stephen Archer (Cork Constitution FC), Fineen Wycherley (Bantry Bay RFC), Jack O’Sullivan (Sunday’s Well RFC), Ethan Coughlan (Ennis RFC), Rory Scannell (PBC Cork), Ben O’Connor (Highfield RFC).
📢 TEAM NEWS | Here is your Munster side to face Zebre in the #URC at Virgin Media Park tomorrow night 🔥
4⃣ Academy players are included as Tom Ahern & Craig Casey return from international duty to start.
Click the pic for full details ⤵️#MUNvZEB #SUAF 🔴— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) February 29, 2024
