The Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s URC round eight clash against Emirates Lions at Thomond Park.
Lions are flying high in the URC with four wins from five games. Kick-off is at 7.35pm with tickets available here.
Munster A are also in action this week as they host Ulster A at New Ormond Park on Friday in the Interprovincial Championship with a 3pm kick-off. Tom Ahern was a try-scorer for Munster A last Friday as they were beaten 22-7 away to Leinster in their competition opener.
On the international front, Craig Casey scored his first try for Ireland against Fiji on Saturday with Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray also featuring.
Alex Kendellen has returned to the Munster squad having been in Ireland camp as a training panellist for the Autumn Nations Series.
Short-term signings Dian Bleuler and Conor Bartley are training with the squad having joined the province earlier this month.
On the injury front, Alex Nankivell (hip) has returned to full training and is available for selection.
Shane Daly (leg), Liam Coombes (leg) and Thaakir Abrahams (thigh) all return to full training this week with their respective availability to be confirmed later this week.
Oli Jager (neck) is increasing his training load but is unavailable this weekend.
Jean Kleyn will go for a scan on the neck injury that ruled him out for the Springboks at the weekend and is not available this week.
Seán O’Brien is unavailable due to a leg injury.
Diarmuid Kilgallen is unavailable after undergoing surgery on a wrist injury.
Jeremy Loughman has undergone surgery on his hip and will undergo a period of rehabilitation.
Continuing to rehab: Josh Wycherley (neck), Mark Donnelly (ankle), Dave Kilcoyne (ankle), Patrick Campbell (shoulder), Cian Hurley (knee), Edwin Edogbo (Achilles), Roman Salanoa (knee).
URC Round 7: Saturday, November 30
Munster v Emirates Lions, Thomond Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here
Champions Cup Round 1: Saturday, December 7
Munster v Stade Francais, Thomond Park, 5:30pm; Buy tickets here
Champions Cup Round 3: Saturday, January 11
Munster v Saracens, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 9: Friday, December 27
Munster v Leinster, Thomond Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 11: Saturday, February 15
Munster v Scarlets, Thomond Park, 5.15pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 12: Friday, February 28
Munster v Edinburgh, Virgin Media Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 15: Saturday, April 19
Munster v Bulls, Thomond Park, 5.15pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 17: Friday, May 9
Munster v Ulster, Thomond Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 18: Friday, May 16
Munster v Benetton, Virgin Media Park, 8pm; Buy tickets here
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