Oli Jager makes his first start since January as Munster’s only change in their side to take on Ulster in Saturday’s BKT URC derby.
The prop returned from injury last week and is the only switch from the team that beat Benetton 45-10 away last weekend.
Calvin Nash starts on his 100th appearance for the province. The Ireland winger signed a two-year contract extension earlier this week.
Shane Daly, Nash and Andrew Smith start in the back three for the Thomond Park clash (5.30pm).
Last week’s player of the match Alex Nankivell and Tom Farrell are paired in midfield with Craig Casey and Jack Crowley starting at 9 and 10.
Jeremy Loughman, Diarmuid Barron and Jager pack down in the front row with Jean Kleyn and captain Tadhg Beirne in the second row.
A back row of Tom Ahern, John Hodnett and Gavin Coombes completes the side.
Lee Barron, Michael Milne and Michael Ala’alatoa are the front row replacements with Edwin Edogbo, Gleeson and Alex Kendellen completing the forward cover.
Academy scrum-half Ben O’Donovan and Dan Kelly are the backline replacements with O’Donovan set for his first appearance at Thomond Park.
The hosts are just one point behind Ulster in the standings with three rounds remaining in the regular season.
Munster: Shane Daly; Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Andrew Smith; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Diarmuid Barron, Oli Jager; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne (capt); Tom Ahern, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.
Replacements: Lee Barron, Michael Milne, Michael Ala’alatoa, Edwin Edogbo, Brian Gleeson, Ben O’Donovan, Dan Kelly, Alex Kendellen.
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