Munster host Benetton Treviso in the Pro14 quarter-final at Thomond Park this afternoon as Johann Van Graan's outfit continue their search for some long-awaited silverware.
Where to watch Munster vs Benetton?
The game is live on Eir Sport 1 for Irish viewers. Coverage begins at 2.30pm. The match can also be live streamed via the eir Sport App on desktop, mobile or tablet. Elsewhere, it is on Premier Sports.
Munster team news?
There is no Joey Carbery or Keith Earls. Tyler Bleyendaal continues at out-half while Stephen Archer starts ahead of John Ryan in the front row. Chris Cloete comes in alongside CJ Stander and Peter O'Mahony in the back-row.
15. Mike Haley, 14. Andrew Conway, 13. Chris Farrell, 12. Rory Scannell, 11. Darren Sweetnam, 10. Tyler Bleyendaal, 9. Conor Murray
1. Dave Kilcoyne, 2. Niall Scannell, 3. Stephen Archer, 4. Jean Kleyn, 5. Tadhg Beirne, 6. Peter O’Mahony (captain), 7. Chris Cloete, 8. CJ Stander.
Replacements:
16. Kevin O’Byrne, 17. Liam O’Connor, 18. John Ryan, 19. Billy Holland, 20. Arno Botha, 21. Alby Mathewson, 22. JJ Hanrahan 23. Dan Goggin.
Treviso have also named a strong team for the tie. Italian international Tommaso Allan will captain the side.
15. Jayden Hayward, 14. Ratuva Tavuyara, 13. Marco Zanon, 12. Luca Morisi, 11. Monty Ioane, 10. Tommaso Allan (captain), 9. Dewaldt Duvenage.
1. Nicola Quaglio, 2. Luca Bigi, 3. Marco Riccioni, 4. Marco Lazzaroni, 5. Federico Ruzza, 6. Sebastian Negri, 7. Abraham Steyn, 8. Toa Halafihi.
Replacements:
16. Hame Faiva, 17. Derrick Appiah, 18. Tiziano Pasquali, 19. Irné Herbst, 20. Dean Budd, 21. Tito Tebaldi, 22. Antonio Rizzi, 23. Alberto Sgarbi.
What's at stake?
The sides will do battle for a place in the semi-final against Leinster. It's a welcomed opportunity for Munster to bounce back after their disappointing Champions cup semi-final exit last month in Coventry.
The referee for the game is Nigel Owens.
Are Benetton in good form?
The Italian side will be inspired after making a historic quarter-final. Munster did beat them away in Italy last month. It finished 37-28.
So a reminder from those wondering where to watch Munster, it's on Eir Sport 1 with kick off for the game at 3.00 pm.
