Academy trio handed first Munster starts in London Irish match

Three Academy players will make their first Munster starts in Friday's friendly against London Irish.

Academy trio handed first Munster starts in London Irish match
Thu, 12 Sep, 2019 - 15:37
Stephen Barry

Three Academy players will make their first Munster starts in Friday's friendly against London Irish.

Johann van Graan has included four Academy members in all for the first game of pre-season, including the debutant trio of John Hodnett, Keynan Knox, and Alex McHenry, as well as winger Liam Coombes.

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