Munster make a host of changes for Ulster Interpro

Munster Head Coach Johann van Graan has made 13 changes from the side that lost to Castres for tomorrow’s Pro14 Interpro clash with Ulster in Belfast.

Only Sammy Arnold and Mike Haley remain in the team that lost 13-12 to the French Champions in the Champions Cup.

Jaco Taute will captain the side and partner Arnold in the centre, with Haley flanked on the wings by Darren Sweetnam and Alex Wootton. JJ Hanrahan and Alby Mathewson are named at half back.

Jeremy Loughman, Kevin O’Byrne and Stephen Archer make up the front row, while Jean Kleyn will be paired alongside Darren O’Shea in the second row in his first start since returning from injury.

Fineen Wycherley, Conor Oliver and Arno Botha have been selected in the back row. Tommy O’Donnell is among those named in the replacements. The game at Ravenhill kicks off at 7.35pm and is live on eirSport.

MUNSTER: Mike Haley; Darren Sweetnam, Sammy Arnold, Jaco Taute (C), Alex Wootton; JJ Hanrahan, Alby Mathewson; Jeremy Loughman, Kevin O’Byrne, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Darren O’Shea; Fineen Wycherley, Conor Oliver, Arno Botha.

REPLACEMENTS: Mike Sherry, Dave Kilcoyne, Ciaran Parker, Gavin Coombes, Tommy O’Donnell, Neil Cronin, Bill Johnston, Shane Daly.

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