U21 Side to Face Connacht

The Munster Under 21 side for Saturday’s game against Connacht (Thomond Park, 2.30pm) shows two changes from the side that defeated Leinster last time out.

The Munster Under 21 side for Saturday’s game against Connacht (Thomond Park, 2.30pm) shows two changes from the side that defeated Leinster last time out.

Injury rules out Emmet McLoughlin and his place in the front row goes to Gerard Collins (Bruff). Brendan O’Connor (Constitution) returns from injury to anchor the back-row and captain the side with his replacement from the Leinster game, Donncha Ryan (UCC) reverting to the replacement bench.

Munster U21 Team:

C Garvey (UL Bohs); A Finn (Dolphin), B O’Donnell (UL Bohs), B Hastings (Trinity), P Hurley (UCC); B Keeshan (UCC), T O’Leary (Constitution); F Gately (UCC), R Quinn (UCC), G Collins (Bruff); S O’Connor (Constitution), R Hartigan (UL Bohs); M Melbourne (Garryowen), A Kavanagh (Garryowen), B O’Connor (Constitution).

Replacements: K Barry (UCC), M Hastigs (UCD), B Carroll (Bruff), D Varley (Garryowen), J Mackissey (UCC), R Bronson (Garryowen), D Ryan (UCC)