Munster Side Named For Saracens Head Coach Anthony Foley has named his side for Saturdays round 5 clash away to Saracens in the European Champions Cup (ko 1pm) and makes eight changes to the side that started against Zebre last weekend. After meeting with the specialist for a neck injury sustained against Zebre Conor Murray was ruled out of selection for this weekends encounter and the scrumhalf will be reviewed further after the weekend. With Murray not available Duncan Williams comes in to make his first European start while Dave OCallaghan and Keith Earls are named in a European matchday squad for the first time this season. Further changes to the backline see Denis Hurley return to partner Pat Howard in midfield and Andrew Conway joining Simon Zebo and Felix Jones in the back three. A clean sweep of changes are made in the front row with James Cronin and BJ Botha packing down on either side of Duncan Casey at loosehead and tighthead respectively. In the second row Paul OConnell returns to partner Dave Foley, while in the back row Peter OMahonyreverts back to blindside with Tommy ODonnell coming in at openside and CJ Stander continuing at number 8. Should they make an appearance from the bench this weekend, Keith Earls will win his 100th cap for the province, while Ronan OMahony will make his European debut. Munster: Felix Jones; Andrew Conway, Pat Howard, Denis Hurley, Simon Zebo; Ian Keatley, Duncan Williams; James Cronin, Duncan Casey, BJ Botha; Dave Foley, Paul OConnell; Peter OMahony Capt.,Tommy ODonnell, CJ Stander. Replacements: Eusebio Guinazu, John Ryan, Stephen Archer, Billy Holland, Dave OCallaghan, Ronan OMahony, JJ Hanrahan, Keith Earls. Saracens v Munster, European Champions Cup Round 5, Saturday January 17th at Allianz Park, London - ko 1pm.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:48:32 +0000