Friday, May 06, 2016

Munster Head Coach Anthony Foley has named an unchanged side for tomorrow’s meeting with Scarlets at Thomond Park.

Munster need at least two points from the tie if they’re to be guaranteed of a place in next season’s European Champions Cup.

It is the first time this season there hasn’t been a single change to the starting XV.

Dave Kilcoyne will win his 100th cap for the province when he starts alongside Niall Scannell and Stephen Archer in the front row

Dave Foley and Billy Holland continue in the second row with the back row trio of Dave O’Callaghan, Tommy O’Donnell and captain CJ Stander again completing the pack.

Conor Murray and Johnny Holland take charge at half back with Rory Scannell in line to make his final appearance as an academy player. Keith Earls and Andrew Conway are again named on the wings with Simon Zebo remaining at full-back.

Munster v Scarlets at Thomond Park Stadium, Saturday May 7 – kick-off 3pm.

Munster: Simon Zebo; Andrew Conway, Francis Saili, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; Johnny Holland, Conor Murray; Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; Dave Foley, Billy Holland; Dave O’Callaghan, Tommy O’Donnell, CJ Stander – capt.

Replacements: Mike Sherry, James Cronin, John Ryan, Robin Copeland, Jack O’Donoghue, Duncan Williams, Ian Keatley, Ronan O’Mahony.

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