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06 Sept 2025

Tipperary rugby star looks set to feature as Munster makes three changes for the big game

Munster team has been named ahead of Friday night’s URC quarter-final against Ospreys at Thomond Park

Tipperary rugby star looks set to feature as Munster makes three changes for the big game

Diarmuid Barron of Munster in action against Henry Slade of Exeter Chiefs during the Investec Champions Cup Pool 3 Round 2 match

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06 Jun 2024 12:37 PM

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Antoine Frisch is set to play his part before he departs for France as Munster make three changes for Friday night’s URC quarter-final against Ospreys at Thomond Park.
The good news from a Tipperary perspective is that Diarmuid Barron is part of the matchday squad for the game which kicks off at 7.35pm with tickets available from munsterrugby.ie (Juniors from €10; Adults from €20).
There are three personnel changes to the side that beat Ulster last week. Antoine Frisch returns from a leg injury to make his 40th Munster appearance in the only change to the backline with John Hodnett and Gavin Coombes coming into the pack.
The back three of Simon Zebo, Calvin Nash and Shane Daly is unchanged.
Seán O’Brien and Frisch form the centre partnership as O’Brien moves to inside centre.
Craig Casey and Jack Crowley continue their half-back partnership.
Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell and Stephen Archer pack down in the front row with RG Snyman and captain Tadhg Beirne completing an unchanged front five.
Peter O’Mahony, Hodnett and Coombes start in the back row.
In the replacements, Diarmuid Barron is included after recovering from a foot injury sustained in December with Academy out-half Tony Butler in line for his seventh appearance of the campaign.
Barron, John Ryan and Oli Jager provide the front row back-up as Jack O’Donoghue and Alex Kendellen complete the forward cover.
Conor Murray, Butler and Mike Haley are the backline replacements.
Munster: Simon Zebo; Calvin Nash, Antoine Frisch, Seán O’Brien, Shane Daly; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; RG Snyman, Tadhg Beirne (C); Peter O’Mahony, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.
Replacements: Diarmuid Barron, John Ryan, Oli Jager, Jack O’Donoghue, Alex Kendellen, Conor Murray, Tony Butler, Mike Haley.

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