Squad Update Pre-Toulon

The Munster squad began preparing for a huge weekend at the High Performance Centre in UL today ahead of Friday’s British and Irish Cup quarter-final against Leinster in Donnybrook and Saturday’s Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulon at Thomond Park.

Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 victory against Scarlets came at a cost with Tommy O’Donnell suffering a recurrence of the shoulder injury that sidelined him recently. The back row forward requires further consultation and will play no part this weekend.

Rory Scannell is following return to play protocols after the 19-7 win.

Simon Zebo and Andrew Conway are both expected to train at some stage this week and their progress will be monitored as the week continues.

Ronan O’Mahony is recovering from a hamstring knock sustained while playing for Munster A against Ulster A earlier this month.

Continuing to rehab: Keith Earls (knee), Duncan Williams (facial), Tyler Bleyendaal (neck), Chris Farrell (knee), Chris Cloete (forearm), Jaco Taute (knee).

There were a number of Munster senior and Academy players in All Ireland League action for their clubs at the weekend with Munster sides recording some very impressive results.

In Division 1A, Liam Coombes was a try-scorer in Garryowen’s 35-30 win in Clontarf. Dave Johnston and Sean O’Connor also started the win for Garryowen with Jack Power scoring two tries for Clontarf.

Alan Tynan scored two tries and kicked two conversions in Young Munster’s 24-22 win over Buccaneers at Tom Clifford Park.

Kevin O’Byrne started as Cork Constitution recorded a 39-27 victory over UCD.

In Division 1B, Conor Fitzgerald kicked four penalties and a conversion as Shannon defeated Old Wesley 24-21 with John Foley at no.8 and Ciaran Parker appearing off the bench.

Brian Scott started in the front row for Dolphin as they fell to a 26-15 loss in Ballynahinch.

Rob O’Donovan started in the front row for UCC as they defeated Old Belvedere 26-22 in Anglesea Road.

Academy player Joey Conway started in the front row for UL Bohemians against Ballymena with Keynan Knox among the replacements.

Upcoming Fixture Details

Good Friday, March 30

British and Irish Cup Quarter-Final: Leinster v Munster, Donnybrook, 3pm

Saturday, March 31

Champions Cup Quarter-Final: Munster v Toulon, Thomond Park, 3.15pm