Munster take on Cardiff in round 13 of the United Rugby Championship this weekend. Here's everything you need to know about Munster v Cardiff.
Munster currently sit in fourth position on the URC table, with Cardiff 16 points behind them in twelfth position and outside of quater-final qualification places.
Munster head into this weekend's game off the back of a three-game winning streak and a 10-point triumph over the Ospreys last weekend. with their Six Nations stars back and after a 10-point triumph over the Ospreys last weekend.
On the other hand, Cardiff head into this weekend's game having lost their last five URC matches and off the back of a loss to the Glasgow Warriors.
Munster also welcome back their Six Nations players ahead of the game, although they'll be without back-row Ruadhán Quinn after he suffered a hand injury against the Ospreys, an injury which places him on the sideline for the next number of weeks.
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17 September 2022; Jack O'Donoghue of Munster takes possession of a lineout during the United Rugby Championship match between Cardiff and Munster at Cardiff Arms Park in Cardiff, Wales. Photo by Gruffydd Thomas/Sportsfile
When is Munster v Cardiff?
Munster will take on Cardiff on Saturday in Thomond Park, Limerick. The game will kick off at 7:35 pm.
Where to watch Munster v Cardiff
Munster v Cardiff will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2 and Premier Sports 1, coverage is set to begin on RTÉ at 7 pm ahead of kick-off at 7:35 pm.
Team News
Munster
The cavalry has arrived for Graham Rowntree as he welcomes his Six Nations stars back into the squad after two of weeks of celebrations.
Captain Tadgh Beirne will once again lead out Munster, while his back row partner and international captain Peter O'Mahony will line out alongside him. In the backs, Craig Casey starts at scrumhalf, with Jack Crowley and Calvin Nash both returning from international duty to start this weekend.
📢 TEAM NEWS | Here is your Munster side to face Cardiff at Thomond Park tomorrow night 💪
6⃣ changes to the side that beat Ospreys as returning internationals Tadhg Beirne, Jack Crowley & Peter O'Mahony all start 🙌
Full details & buy €20 tickets ⤵️#MUNvCAR #SUAF 🔴— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) March 29, 2024
Cardiff
Cardiff are getting a similar boost with six Wales internationals returning from Six Nation's duty for the trip to Limerick.
Hooker Liam Bletcher will captain the side that sees both Josh Adams and Cam Winnett return to Cardiff's backline, a paring that could cause Munster plenty of problems.
Y Tîm | The Team 🆚 @Munsterrugby
©️ Liam Belcher
🏴 Domachowski, Assiratti, Mann, Adams, Winnett, Lloyd 🔙
1⃣8⃣ Pathway and academy graduates #AlwaysCardiff 🔵⚫️ pic.twitter.com/NiRGcPhSWk— Cardiff Rugby (@Cardiff_Rugby) March 29, 2024
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