Munster make three changes to side to face Treviso

Munster head coach Anthony Foley has made three changes to the Munster team that defeated Edinburgh two weeks ago as his side prepare to face Treviso in Cork tomorrow afternoon.

Munster make three changes to side to face Treviso

Munster head coach Anthony Foley has made three changes to the Munster team that defeated Edinburgh two weeks ago as his side prepare to face Treviso in Cork tomorrow afternoon.

Two changes are in the pack. Stephen Archer start in the front row, alongside Dave Kilcoyne and Duncan Casey, while Donnacha Ryan comes in to partner Billy Holland in the second row.

It will be Ryan’s first start with the senior squad since his return from a foot injury in March - he has featured twice from the bench in the PRO12 and completed his first 80 minutes for Munster 'A' against the Ulster Ravens last week.

Peter O'Mahony joins CJ Stander in the back row and also Tommy O'Donnell, who is in line to win his 100th cap for the province.

Academy player Rory Scannell is the final change to the starting line-up. He comes in at inside centre, joining Andrew Smith in the midfield.

Elsewhere Conor Murray and Ian Keatley remain at half-back while Simon Zebo, Keith Earls and Felix Jones all continue in the back three.

Munster v Treviso at Musgrave Park on Saturday April 25 - kick-off 3.05pm

Munster: Felix Jones; Keith Earls, Andrew Smith, Rory Scannell, Simon Zebo; Ian Keatley, Conor Murray; Dave Kilcoyne, Duncan Casey, Stephen Archer; Billy Holland, Donnacha Ryan; Peter O'Mahony Capt., Tommy O'Donnell, CJ Stander.

Replacements: Eusebio Guinazu, John Ryan, BJ Botha, Donncha O'Callaghan, Dave O'Callaghan, Duncan Williams, JJ Hanrahan, Ronan O'Mahony.

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