Internationals back and Wycherley returns as Munster prepare for ‘Quins

The Munster squad gathered at the HPC on Tuesday morning ahead of this weekend’s Champions Cup and ‘A’ Interprovincial action.

The senior side take on Harlequins in the Champions Cup opener on Sunday at 5.30pm with Munster A facing Ulster A in Belfast on Saturday at 4.30pm.

There is good news on the injury front for Fineen Wycherley as he returns to full training following a low-grade groin injury.

Heineken Champions Cup Round 6, Thomond Park, Limerick, Co. Limerick 19/1/2020 Munster vs Ospreys Munster’s Fineen Wycherley after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

The nine Munster players who were on international duty for the Autumn Nations Cup – Tadhg Beirne, Andrew Conway, Shane Daly, Keith Earls, Chris Farrell, Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony, John Ryan and CJ Stander – rejoined the squad at the HPC on Tuesday morning.

Unavailable: Matt Gallagher (shoulder), Alex McHenry (thumb), Jeremy Loughman (shoulder), Niall Scannell (neck), Neil Cronin (knee), Dave Kilcoyne (ankle), RG Snyman (knee), Joey Carbery (ankle).

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