Squad Update | Graham Rowntree provides an update on Wycherley, Edogbo and Ahern

Munster host the Northampton Saints in their third Champions Cup game of the season this weekend.

The Munster men’s squad started their preparations on Monday ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup clash against Northampton Saints at Thomond Park (3.15pm).

Munster’s Ireland internationals have all returned to the HPC.

On the injury front, Diarmuid Barron (shoulder) will go for a scan and his availability will be determined later in the week.

Josh Wycherley (ribs) is being monitored by the medical department and his availability will also be determined later in the week.

Kiran McDonald (arm) will not be available.

Following the win over Lions, Head Coach Graham Rowntree provided an update on Fineen Wycherley (shoulder), Greencore Munster Rugby Academy man Edwin Edogbo (ankle) and Tom Ahern (shoulder).

“We’ll hopefully have Fineen back at the end of the month and Edwin back at the start of next month.”

However, he said that Ahern’s return is not expected until “March, at the earliest”.

Along with the 23 players in URC action on Friday night, Munster prop James French was among the tries for Highfield at the weekend as they won at St Mary’s College in their rescheduled AIL fixture.

Munster Men’s Fixtures

Champions Cup Round 3

Saturday, January 14

Munster Rugby v Northampton Saints, Thomond Park, 3.15pm; Buy tickets here

URC Round 14

Friday, February 17

Munster Rugby v Ospreys, Thomond Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here