Squad Update | Munster Prepare For Cardiff At Arms Park

21st April 2025 By The Editor

Gavin Coombes returns to training this week. Inpho

The Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Friday night’s URC Round 16 clash against Cardiff at the Arms Park (7.35pm, live on TG4 & Premier Sports).

On the injury front following the Bulls game, Oli Jager is unavailable this weekend after a HIA on Saturday.

Stephen Archer is being assessed for a shoulder injury.

Diarmuid Kilgallen came through his return to action with no issues.

Craig Casey (illness) and Peter O’Mahony (tight hamstring) were late withdrawals ahead of the Bulls game.

Casey has returned to training and O’Mahony’s availability for Friday night will be determined later in the week.

Gavin Coombes and Calvin Nash both return to training this week after missing the Bulls clash due to ankle injuries.

The availability of John Hodnett (toe) and Diarmuid Barron (shoulder/arm) will be determined later in the week.

Mike Haley will start reintegrating into squad training this week having been unavailable since January due to an ankle injury.

Continuing to rehab: Jeremy Loughman (hamstring), Ethan Coughlan (hamstring), Billy Burns (shoulder), Shane Daly (hamstring), Dave Kilcoyne (Achilles), Liam Coombes (chest), Edwin Edogbo (Achilles), Roman Salanoa (knee).