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Munster’s team has been named for Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup match against ASM Clermont Auvergne at Stade Marcel Michelin (6.30pm French / 5.30pm Irish).
Academy mainstay Josh Wycherley makes his first European outing in one of three ends. Wycherley takes the place of James Cronin, who was ruled out after sustaining an injury in training.
Another change in the front row sees hooker Rhys Marshall start this week alongside tight head prop Stephen Archer.
Last weekend’s Star of the Match Tadhg Beirne and Jean Kleyn continue in the second row, as do the trio of Gavin Coombes, Captain Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander in the last row.
Shane Daly makes his first provincial appearance of the season starting on the left wing with Keith Earls making the switch to the opposite flank as Mike Haley completes the last three.
Damian De Allende and Chris Farrell form the central partnership with Conor Murray and JJ Hanrahan in the media.
Head coach Johann van Graan said: “It is brilliant to be part of the Champions Cup.
“With the Champions Cup comes massive games and Munster versus Clermont is a massive game.
“Playing against Clermont in his own backyard in France is a great challenge and we can’t wait to do it.
“This is a brilliant opportunity for Josh in his first European outing. He has performed well for us this season and he is more than ready for this opportunity. “
Find out everything you need to know before the game here.
Munster A’s side to face Leinster A at Thomond Park tonight will be named later today.
Munster: Mike Haley; Keith Earls, Chris Farrell, Damian de Allende, Shane Daly; JJ Hanrahan, Conor Murray; Josh Wycherley, Rhys Marshall, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne; Gavin Coombes, Peter O’Mahony (c), CJ Stander.
Replacements: Kevin O’Byrne, Liam O’Connor, John Ryan, Fineen Wycherley, Billy Holland, Craig Casey, Rory Scannell, Jack O’Donoghue.
Unavailable: Andrew Conway was unavailable for selection due to personal reasons.
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