Munster Women To Face Old Rivals

The Munster Women sponsored by Keane’s Jewellers will take on Leinster in Donnybrook this Sunday, 28th November at a rescheduled kick-off time of 12.30 p.m.

Munster are chasing their fifth Interpro title in a row and face a strong Leinster side who this season also remain undefeated.

Munster Coach John O’Sullivan has made four changes from his previous starting XV that recently defeated Ulster 34-0 in Ravenhill.

Irish International Joy Neville comes into the starting line up at number 8 and also takes over the role of captaincy from out-half Helen Brosnan.

Another notable change is Ashling Hutchings and Niamh Kavanagh coming into the wing positions replacing Olivia Stapleton and Sarah Jane Cody who drop to the bench.

Hooker Fiona Reidy makes her first start for Munster replacing Gillian Bourke who is unavailable for selection. Donna Hughes will take her place on the replacements.

Squad: Niamh Briggs (Ul Bohs), Niamh Kavanagh (UL Bohs), Mairead Kelly (UL Bohs), Geraldine Rea (Highfield), Ashling Hutchings (UL Bohs), Helen Brosnan (Highfield), Louise Beamish (UL Bohs), Laura Guest (Highfield), Christine Fanning (Highfleld), Fiona Reidy (UL Bohs), Heather O'Brien (Highfield), Karen Casey (Highfield), Louise Austin (Blackrock), Siobhan Fleming (Tralee), Joy Neville (captain) (UL Bohs) Replacements: Kate Sheehan (UL Bohs), Donna Hughes (Highfield), Orlaith Buckley (Highfield), Helen Jones (Highfield), Clara Bracken (Clonmel), Olivia Stapleton (UL Bohs), Sarah Jane Cody (UL Bohs), Maeve Darcy (Clonmel), Nicola Scully (Clonmel)

Full back Niamh Briggs prepares to convert in Musgrave Park, Cork.