Munster Squad Set to Battle Stormers at Thomond in Exciting Showdown
The Munster Rugby team is set to face the DHL Stormers this Saturday in a key URC Round 6 match. The game will take place at Thomond Park, kicking off at 5:30 PM. Fans can still purchase tickets for what promises to be an exciting showdown.
Munster Squad Overview
Captain Tadhg Beirne leads a formidable squad featuring five returning Ireland internationals. Beirne is joined by teammates Tom Ahern, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, and Tom Farrell, who also played for Ireland this month. Farrell, in particular, has recently earned his first two caps.
Backline and Forward Lineup
- Back Three: Shane Daly, Diarmuid Kilgallen, Thaakir Abrahams
- Centres: Alex Nankivell, Tom Farrell
- Half-Backs: Jack Crowley, Craig Casey
The Munster pack will feature Jeremy Loughman, Diarmuid Barron, and John Ryan in the front row. Tom Ahern and Fineen Wycherley will handle the locking duties, with Wycherley having played 81 minutes across Munster’s five previous URC games this season.
Back Row and Replacements
- Back Row: Tadhg Beirne (C), Jack O’Donoghue, Gavin Coombes
The replacements include Niall Scannell, Michael Milne, and Academy tighthead prop Ronan Foxe, among others. Ethan Coughlan, Tony Butler, and Dan Kelly are positioned as backline replacements.
Unavailable Players
Several key players are unavailable this week due to injuries, including Andrew Smith (knee/hamstring), Brian Gleeson (elbow), Oli Jager (head), and Calvin Nash (shoulder).
Upcoming Fixtures
The matchup between Munster and the DHL Stormers is just one of several upcoming games:
| Date | Fixture | Location | Kick-off Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 29 | Munster Rugby vs DHL Stormers | Thomond Park | 5:30 PM |
| December 13 | Munster Rugby vs Gloucester Rugby | SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh | 5:30 PM |
| December 27 | Munster Rugby vs Leinster Rugby | Thomond Park | 7:45 PM |
| January 17 | Munster Rugby vs Castres Olympique | Thomond Park | 5:30 PM |
| January 23 | Munster Rugby vs Dragons RFC | Virgin Media Park | 7:45 PM |
| February 28 | Munster Rugby vs Zebre Rugby | Thomond Park | 5:30 PM |
| April 25 | Munster Rugby vs Ulster Rugby | Thomond Park | 5:30 PM |
| May 16 | Munster Rugby vs Emirates Lions | Thomond Park | 7:45 PM |
As the Munster team prepares for this vital clash against the Stormers, fans eagerly anticipate a thrilling encounter at Thomond Park.
