Squad Update | Munster given injury boost ahead of URC opener

Munster get their United Rugby Championship underway against Cardiff this Saturday.

After a weekend away from pre-season action, Munster have been provided with a handful of injury boosts as they prepare for their URC clash against Cardiff

Calvin Nash will return to training this week as he completes his return to play protocols after an injury against London Irish.

Alex Kendellen (leg) and John Hodnett (knee) have also both recovered and returned to training this week.

Guinness PRO14, Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales 2/11/2019 Cardiff Blues vs Munster Munster’s Calvin Nash makes a break Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Rogan Thompson

Jack O’Sullivan and Ruadhan Quinn have also completed returned to play protocols after head injuries sustained against Gloucester.

Unavailable: Gavin Coombes (groin), Andrew Conway (knee), RG Snyman (knee), Jack Daly (knee).


United Rugby Championship

Saturday, September 17th

Munster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby, Arms Park, 3:05pm

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