Squad Update | Munster gear up for first Thomond Park clash of 2022

The Munster squad returned to the HPC on Monday to begin preparations for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster at Thomond Park (7.35pm).

On the injury front, Jean Kleyn was removed with a knee injury during the game against Connacht on Saturday and will go for a scan.

Jason Jenkins had an abdominal injury in training last week and will go for a scan to assess but is unlikely to train this week.

Chris Cloete is being managed for a neck injury and will not be available this week.

Joey Carbery (elbow), Calvin Nash (ankle), Rowan Osborne (head), and RG Snyman (knee) continue to be managed by the medical department and are not available.

The Munster side to face Ulster will be named before noon on Friday.

Upcoming Games

Saturday, January 8

URC: Munster v Ulster, Thomond Park, 7.35pm;

Friday, January 14

Champions Cup: Castres Olympique v Munster, Pierre-Fabre, 8pm Irish time;

Sunday, January 23

Champions Cup: Munster v Wasps, Thomond Park, 3.15pm;

Saturday, January 29

URC: Zebre Parma v Munster, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, 5pm Irish time;

Friday, February 18

URC: Munster v Edinburgh, Thomond Park, 7.35pm;