Munster Rugby has received a boost with the return of several key players for their upcoming matches in South Africa. With their Champions Cup hopes dashed, the team can now focus on defending their URC title. Head coach Graham Rowntree will be pleased to have RG Snyman, Calvin Nash, Oli Jager, Shane Daly, and Fineen Wycherley back from injury and illness. The squad, including two academy players, will face the Bulls in Pretoria and the Lions in Johannesburg.
With their Champions Cup hopes over, Graham Rowntree 's side can put their full focus on defending their URC title.
The Reds are fourth in the URC table but still have a battle on their hands to guarantee their spot in the play-offs.With that in mind, head coach Rowntree will be delighted to have RG Snyman back from illness and for Calvin Nash, Oli Jager, Shane Daly and Fineen Wycherley back from injury. Overall, it is a very strong Munster squad that has made the trip to the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday and the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday week.Forwards: Scott Buckley, Eoghan Clarke, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer, Mark Donnelly, Oli Jager, Jeremy Loughman, Josh Wycherley, Tom Ahern, Tadhg Beirne, RG Snyman, Fineen Wycherley, Gavin Coombes, John Hodnett, Alex Kendellen, Jack O’Donoghue, Peter O’Mahony.
Backs: Craig Casey, Ethan Coughlan, Conor Murray, Joey Carbery, Jack Crowley, Antoine Frisch, Alex Nankivell, Rory Scannell, Shane Daly, Mike Haley, Calvin Nash, Sean O’Brien, Simon Zebo.
Munster Rugby URC South Africa Champions Cup Title Defense Key Players Graham Rowntree RG Snyman Calvin Nash Oli Jager Shane Daly Fineen Wycherley Bulls Lions Pretoria Johannesburg Academy Players
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