The Munster side has been named for Friday’s URC Round 8 Interpro derby against Ulster in Belfast (7.35pm, live on Premier Sports & TG4).
There are six changes to the side that were beaten in Castres last weekend.
Shane Daly and Paddy Patterson both come into the backline with John Ryan, Tom Ahern, captain Jack O’Donoghue and Gavin Coombes starting in the pack.
Mike Haley, Calvin Nash and Daly start together in the back three with Alex Nankivell and Tom Farrell continuing their centre partnership.
Patterson and Jack Crowley start together in the half-backs.
John Ryan starts at loosehead prop with Niall Scannell and Stephen Archer completing the front row.
Ahern and Fineen Wycherley start together in the engine room with O’Donoghue, John Hodnett and Coombes completing the side.
Eoghan Clarke, Dave Kilcoyne and Oli Jager provide the front row back-up.
Academy lock Evan O’Connell, Alex Kendellen and Brian Gleeson complete the forward cover.
Ethan Coughlan and Rory Scannell are the backline replacements.
On the injury front, Peter O’Mahony (calf) and Diarmuid Barron (shoulder) were unavailable due to the knocks they picked up in Castres.
In line with IRFU player management guidelines, Tadhg Beirne was unavailable for selection.
Munster: Mike Haley; Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Shane Daly; Jack Crowley, Paddy Patterson; John Ryan, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; Tom Ahern, Fineen Wycherley; Jack O’Donoghue (C), John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.
Replacements: Eoghan Clarke, Dave Kilcoyne, Oli Jager, Evan O’Connell, Alex Kendellen, Ethan Coughlan, Rory Scannell, Brian Gleeson.
Tickets
Champions Cup Round 3: Saturday, January 11
Munster v Saracens, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 11: Saturday, February 15
Munster v Scarlets, Thomond Park, 5.15pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 12: Friday, February 28
Munster v Edinburgh, Virgin Media Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 15: Saturday, April 19
Munster v Bulls, Thomond Park, 5.15pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 17: Friday, May 9
Munster v Ulster, Thomond Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 18: Friday, May 16
Munster v Benetton, Virgin Media Park, 8pm; Buy tickets here