de Allende on the bench as Munster make seven changes for Bulls

De Allende has recovered from an abdomen injury, but will be reintroduced to action off the bench in what could be his first appearance since January.

Damian de Allende could be in line for his first appearance since January

Springbok centre Damian de Allende has been named on Munster's bench for this Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash against the Bulls in Pretoria.

There are seven changes in total to the side that defeated Dragons at Thomond Park last weekend, while four Academy players have been included in the squad, with Alex Kendellen set to start at No 8.