Six Nations stars back for Munster

All six Munster players who started Ireland’s defeat of Scotland are expected to feature for the province in Friday’s Guinness Pro12 match with Zebre, (Thomond Park, 7pm).

The return of Simon Zebo, Keith Earls, Conor Murray, Donnacha Ryan, Tommy O’Donnell and C J Stander will prove a massive boost for beleaguered Munster still smarting from last week’s defeat away to Cardiff Blues. The squad was subjected yesterday to what coach Anthony Foley described as “a very interesting review”.

The failure to leave Cardiff without a point obviously came under serious focus.