Squad Update | Preparations Begin For Scarlets At Thomond

7th February 2025 By The Editor

Conor Bartley has signed a contract extension until the end of the season. Inpho

The Munster squad started preparations at the HPC on Monday ahead of our URC Round 11 clash against Scarlets at Thomond Park on Saturday, February 15 (7.35pm).

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Oli Jager, Niall Scannell and Ethan Coughlan have all completed the return-to-play protocols after undergoing HIAs last month.

Tom Farrell has also recovered after sustaining a knee laceration against Dragons.

In player news, Young Munster RFC prop Conor Bartley, who joined the province on a short-term contract in November, has signed an extension that will keep him at the province until the end of the season.

Garryowen FC centre Bryan Fitzgerald has completed his time at the province after a six-month spell that included one try in two URC appearances. Everyone at Munster Rugby wishes Bryan the very best for the future.

Dian Bleuler returned to the Sharks last month after a very successful loan spell and we wish Dian the very best for the future.

Leinster Academy centre Ben Brownlee is training with the squad at the HPC on a short-term basis.

Alex Nankivell, Seán O’Brien, Liam Coombes and Academy centre Fionn Gibbons are unavailable due to injury with Academy centre Gene O’Leary Kareem in Ireland U20s camp.

Continuing to rehab: Mike Haley (ankle), Dave Kilcoyne (thigh), Alex Nankivell (hamstring), Thaakir Abrahams (shoulder), Craig Casey (knee), Jean Kleyn (thigh), Liam Coombes (chest), Seán O’Brien (leg), Jeremy Loughman (hip), Josh Wycherley (neck), Patrick Campbell (shoulder), Cian Hurley (knee), Edwin Edogbo (Achilles), Roman Salanoa (knee).