Three Munster players set for first competitive starts

Munster coach Anthony Foley has included three debutants as he named his starting side for their opening PRO12 fixture.

Three Munster players set for first competitive starts
Thu, 04 Sep, 2014 - 15:12
Grainne McGuinness

Munster coach Anthony Foley has included three debutants as he named his starting side for their opening PRO12 fixture.

The three are hooker Kevin O’Byrne, centre Andrew Smith and Shane Buckley in the back row.

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