There are a number of returning faces to the Munster side this weekend with most senior players away with Ireland

Billy Holland, who is in line to make his 170th appearance for the province, will captain the side from the second row.

The outbound Simon Zebo is named at full back with new South African signing, Chris Cloete, earning his first cap for the Province. Darren Sweetnam, Chris Farrell and Ian Keatley have all returned from Irish camp to be included in the 23.

There are 10 changes to the side that were defeated by Connacht last time out.

Alex Wooton returns to the side on the wing after some superb early season performances, with Sweetnam moving onto the opposite wing. JJ Hanrahan and Duncan Williams will make up the half back pairing.

Rory Scannell and Chris Farrell will continue in the centre.

Liam O’Connor and Stephen Archer pack down either side of New Zealander Rhys Marshall with Jean Kleyn and Billy Holland just behind them in the second row.

The back row will be made up of Robin Copeland at No. 8, Chris Cloete at blindside and Jack O’Donoghue on the openside.

Kevin O’Byrne, James Cronin and Brian Scott start from the substitute bench to cover the front row whilst Darren O’Shea, returning from a long injury lay off and in line to make his first senior appearance of the season, and Mark Flanagan will cover second row.

James Hart, Ian Keatley and Sam Arnold, who is also in line to make his first senior appearance of the season, will provide cover for the backline.

Here is your Munster side for tomorrow's clash against Dragons at IIP, Cork (7.35pm) #MUNvDRA

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Munster: Simon Zebo; Darren Sweetnam, Chris Farrell, Rory Scannell, Alex Wootton; JJ Hanrahan, Duncan Williams; Liam O’Connor, Rhys Marshall, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Billy Holland (C); Jack O’Donoghue, Chris Cloete, Robin Copeland.

Replacements: Kevin O’Byrne, James Cronin, Brian Scott, Darren O’Shea, Mark Flanagan, James Hart, Ian Keatley, Sam Arnold.