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13 Mar 2026

Munster confirm team for URC semi-final clash with Leinster

Munster confirm team for URC semi-final clash with Leinster

Keith Earls returns to the Munster side that plays Leinster in the URC semi-final at the Aviva Stadium. PICTURE: Sportsfile

MUNSTER Rugby have revealed their starting lineup for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship (URC) semi-final with Leinster at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening.

Into the team comes Keith Earls, Ben Healy, Craig Casey and John Hodnett from the team that beat Glasgow Warriors in the quarter-final last week.

Neil Cronin, Jack O'Donoghue and Rory Scannell are on the bench for the game. Ahead of the game, Munster confirmed that Cronin has signed a contract extension until January 2024.

Munster are without Conor Murray, Malakai Fekitoa, RG Snyman and Calvin Nash due as they are going through return to play protocols after coming off injured in the win over Glasgow. 

MUNSTER: Mike Haley; Keith Earls, Antoine Frisch, Jack Crowley, Shane Daly; Ben Healy, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Diarmuid Barron, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O’Mahony (C), John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.

Replacements: Niall Scannell, Josh Wycherley, Roman Salanoa, Fineen Wycherley, Jack O’Donoghue, Neil Cronin, Rory Scannell, Alex Kendellen.

Leinster have also revealed their squad for the game that has a 5.30pm kick-off at the Aviva Stadium.

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