Munster name strong side to face Connacht in PRO12

Simon Zebo is back in action for Munster.

Returning internationals have bolstered the Munster squad to take on Connacht in Thomond Park on Saturday night.

Felix Jones starts at full-back with Simon Zebo, left out of the squad for Ireland’s final Six Nations game, starts on the left wing, with Keith Earls on the left.

Andrew Smith starts at outside centre, with captain Denis Hurley partnering him at 12. Ian Keatley resumes the kicking duties at out-half and is joined by Duncan Williams at 9.

The return of Tommy O'Donnell at openside is the only change in the back row with Dave O'Callaghan and CJ Stander continuing at 6 and 8 respectively.

Donncha O'Callaghan and Billy Holland continue to be paired in the second row, while two changes in the front row see John Ryan and Stephen Archer come in to start on either side of Eusebio Guinazu.

Munster v Connacht at Thomond Park Saturday March 28 - kick-off 5:15pm.

Munster: Felix Jones; Keith Earls, Andrew Smith, Denis Hurley - capt., Simon Zebo; Ian Keatley, Duncan Williams; John Ryan, Eusebio Guinazu, Stephen Archer; Donncha O'Callaghan, Billy Holland; Dave O'Callaghan, Tommy O'Donnell, CJ Stander.

Replacements: Duncan Casey, Dave Kilcoyne, BJ Botha, Paddy Butler, Jack O'Donoghue, Neil Cronin, JJ Hanrahan, Ronan O'Mahony.