A 30-player Munster travelling squad will make the long journey for South Africa today ahead of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Stormers.
The group will arrive in Cape Town tomorrow with ample time to prepare for the 5:30 pm (Irish time) finale.
🗞️ SQUAD UPDATE | A 30-player Munster travelling squad depart for South Africa today ahead of Saturday's #URC Grand Final against Stormers in Cape Town.
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— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) May 22, 2023
The 30-man selection consists of 17 forwards and 13 backs, with an announcement on the 23-man matchday squad to be made before noon on Friday.
Having been removed during the memorable semi-final victory over rivals Leinster, Ben Healy and Jean Kleyn are due to complete the return-to-play protocols this week.
Conor Murray, Malakai Fekitoa, RG Snyman and Calvin Nash have all completed the return-to-play protocols and are available for selection. The quartet all missed out on that victory on Saturday the 13th.
Another notable inclusion in the squad is Greencore Munster Rugby Academy scrum-half, Ethan Coughlan. The 21-year-old Clare man has impressed with his performances this year.
Victory in the grand finale would supply Munster with their first piece of silverware since the 2010/11 Magners League final victory against Leinster.
Munster Travelling Squad
Forwards: Dave Kilcoyne, Jeremy Loughman, Josh Wycherley; Diarmuid Barron, Niall Scannell, Scott Buckley; Stephen Archer, Roman Salanoa; Tadhg Beirne, Jean Kleyn, 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, Ben Healy; Malakai Fekitoa, Antoine Frisch, Rory Scannell; Shane Daly, Keith Earls, Mike Haley, Calvin Nash.
Beat Sport will have further information and exclusive content later in the week as we prepare for what should be an enthralling encounter.
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