The Munster squad returned to training last Wednesday and this week have stepped up their preparations for their first Pro 14 game in three weeks away to Zebre.

Jack O’Donoghue returns to training this week after a minor ankle injury picked up in the win against the Dragons.

Winger, Ronan O’Mahony has returned to on field training following his lengthy lay off following a broken leg.

Tyler Bleyendaal’s neck injury isn’t fully recovered yet and won’t be available for selection on Sunday, whilst his half back partner Duncan Williams will also be unavailable due to a shoulder niggle.

Tommy O’Donnell is rehabbing his AC joint injury well, but won’t be back in time for selection on Sunday.

James Cronin is expected to return to action next month after tearing his calf muscle whilst representing the Barbarians in Thomond Park a few weeks back.

Keith Earls is continuing to rehab his hamstring injury, but isn’t expected back for a number of weeks.

Continuing to rehab: Gerbrandt Grobler (ankle), Conor Oliver (shoulder), Dan Goggin (knee), Dave O’Callaghan (knee), Jaco Taute (knee), Niall Scannell (thumb).