Munster changes for clermont clash

Munster have made four changes to the side that face Clermont Auvergne on Sunday in the European Champions Cup – kick off 3.15pm.

 

After suffering a first home defeat to the French outfit last Saturday Head Coach Anthony Foley makes four changes to the starting line-up for the return fixture.  In the pack John Ryan is the only change as he comes in for the injured Dave Kilcoyne and James Cronin to make his first start in Europe.

 

While in the backline Foley introduces a new midfield partnership with JJ Hanrahan starting at 12 and the returning Andrew Smith named outside him. With injury ruling Gerhard van den Heever out Andrew Conway returns to take his position on the wing. 

 

Munster: Felix Jones; Andrew Conway, Andrew Smith, JJ Hanrahan, Simon Zebo; Ian Keatley, Conor Murray; John Ryan, Duncan Casey, BJ Botha; Paul O'Connell, Dave Foley; Peter O'Mahony Capt., Tommy O'Donnell, CJ Stander. Replacements:  Kevin O'Byrne, Eusebio Guinazu, Stephen Archer, Billy Holland, Robin Copeland, Duncan Williams, Denis Hurley, Johne Murphy.