MUNSTER HAVE MADE 11 changes as they chase home advantage in the Pro12 semi-finals with victory in Edinburgh tomorrow evening.
Rob Penney’s side are guaranteed their place in the playoffs following Zebre’s shock win against the Ospreys last night, but they still trail Glasgow by a point in the race for second place.
Simon Zebo, one of the four survivors from the defeat against Toulon, switches to full back while Conor Murray, captain Paul O’Connell and CJ Stander are the others to keep their place.
JJ Hanrahan, who came off the bench to play the final 20 minutes in Marseille, starts at out-half for the first time following a groin tear.
Kick off at Meggetland is at 5pm.
Munster: Simon Zebo, Gerhard van den Heever, Johne Murphy, Denis Hurley, Andrew Conway, JJ Hanrahan, Conor Murray, James Cronin, Duncan Casey, John Ryan, Donncha O’Callaghan, Paul O’Connell (c), CJ Stander, Tommy O’Donnell, Paddy Butler.Replacements: Damien Varley, Dave Kilcoyne, Alan Cotter, Dave Foley, James Coughlan, Duncan Williams, Ian Keatley, Luke O’Dea.
Meanwhile Connacht coach Pat Lam has made just one change to his team to take on the Cardiff Blues tomorrow.
Aly Muldowney joins Mick Kearney in the second row with Andrew Browne dropping to the bench.
Connacht: Darragh Leader; Danie Poolman, Robbie Henshaw, Eoin Griffin, Matt Healy; Miah Nikora, Kieran Marmion; Ronan Loughney, Jason Harris-Wright, Rodney Ah You; Aly Muldowney, Mick Kearney; John Muldoon (c), Willie Faloon, Eoin McKeon.Replacements: Dave Heffernan, Denis Buckley, Finlay Bealham, Michael Swift, Andrew Browne, Frank Murphy, Dan Parks, Gavin Duffy.
