Squad Update

Munster return to Guinness PRO12 action this Saturday in Thomond Park when they take on Interprovincial rivals Connacht at 5.15pm.

This Saturday’s encounter will be the last round game at the Limerick venue with the two remaining home games taking place in Irish Independent Park in Cork, against Treviso and Newport Gwent Dragons respectively.

The squad gathered in UL today with a number of the returning internationals in attendance including Simon Zebo, Tommy O’Donnell, Felix Jones and Ian Keatley, while those that started at the weekend – Paul O’Connell, Conor Murray and Peter O’Mahony enjoyed a rest day after a gruelling 6 Nations campaign.

On the injury front Donnacha Ryan has been ruled out of contention for this weekend’s Interprovincial clash after sustaining a concussion in the Munster A game against Ulster Ravens in Nenagh last Thursday and the Tipperary lock will continue to follow return to play protocols.

There is good news for hooker Duncan Casey as he makes a full return to training this week after recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the Lanzarote training camp in February, while James Cronin (knee) and Tyler Bleyendaal are both progressing well with their rehabilitation. James is taking part in modified training while Tyler has advanced with his return to contact training and continues to be monitored.

Cathal Sheridan (forearm) had a screw removed last week while Barry O’Mahony (ankle) had a plate removed and both players are now waiting on the healing process to complete before returning to their rehabilitation programmes.

Gerhard van den Heever, Robin Copeland, Dave Foley, Cian Bohane, Alan Cotter, Johnny Holland, Martin Kelly and Mike Sherry all continue with their rehab training schedules.

It was also confirmed today that Munster A will play Connacht Eagles on Thursday April 2nd at 3pm with the venue yet to be confirmed.

Tickets are on sale for Saturday's round 18 Guinness PRO12 game online here, from the ticket offices in Thomond Park and Irish Independent Park, or by calling 0818 719 300.

Please note match-day hospitality is sold out.