Munster name team for Zebre URC meeting | TEAM NEWS

22-year-old Alex Kendellen captains the team with four changes to the side that beat Scarlets earlier this month.

The Munster team has been named for Friday night’s BKT URC Round 11 clash against Zebre at Virgin Media Park, kick off 7.35pm.

Four Academy players are included as Tony Butler and Ruadhán Quinn both start with Ethan Coughlan and Ben O’Connor, who returns from the Ireland U20s, among the replacements.

Tom Ahern and Craig Casey return from senior international duty to start with Jeremy Loughman, who is also back from Ireland camp, among the replacements.

22-year-old Alex Kendellen captains the team with four changes to the side that beat Scarlets earlier this month.

Mike Haley makes his 99th start for Munster at full-back with Seán O’Brien and Shane Daly on either wing.

Alex Nankivell and Antoine Frisch continue their centre partnership with Casey and Butler at 9 and 10.

Josh Wycherley, Niall Scannell and John Ryan pack down in the front row with Tom Ahern and RG Snyman in the engine room.

Quinn, Kendellen and Gavin Coombes complete the side.

Joey Carbery picked up a slight knock in training and was unavailable for selection.

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