Celtic League: Munster make changes for Newport clash

The Munster side for Friday’s game against Newport at Musgrave Park (7.35pm) shows four changes from the side that started against Neath last Friday.

All those changes are in the pack with John Hayes, Mick Galwey, and Alan Quinlan - who all made second half appearances in that game coming in from the start, with Mick O’Driscoll set to partner Galwey in the second row.

It’s a crucial game for both sides, each have six points from three games with Newport holding the advantage with a superior points difference.

The game will be televised live on TG4.

Tickets (Terrace £8 + £4 Stand. Schoolchildren £2. Senior Citizen*£5) now available in Cork from Branch Office and Maher Sports, Oliver Plunkett St and in Limerick, Branch office Thomond Park.

* These tickets available on the night only, from turnstiles.

15 Dominic Crotty

14 John O’Neill

13 John Kelly

12 Jason Holland

11 Anthony Horgan

10 Ronan O’Gara

9 Peter Stringer

1 Peter Clohessy

2 Frank Sheahan

3 John Hayes

4 Mick Galwey

5 Mick O’Driscoll

6 Alan Quinlan

7 David Wallace

8 Anthony Foley

Marcus Horan/Martin Cahill, James Blaney, Paul O’Connell, Jim Williams, M. Prendergast, M.Mullins, J.Staunton.