Keith Earls among string of internationals back for heavyweight Munster v Leinster clash  

Peter O'Mahony is one of nine changes for Munster, Garry Ringrose is among the Leinster returnees

Munster Rugby Squad Training, UL, Limerick 29/3/2022

The heavyweight nature of Munster versus Leinster clashes was underlined by Friday’s team announcements as both coaches welcomed back international stars for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash at Thomond Park.

There are notable absentees, with Leinster and Ireland captain Johnny Sexton not included in the matchday squad named by Leo Cullen while Tadhg Beirne and Simon Zebo were both missing from Johann van Graan’s line=up and bench selections. Yet the Munster head coach has included Ireland internationals Peter O’Mahony, Joey Carbery and Conor Murray following the Triple Crown-winning championship campaign and Leinster have selected 13 Test-capped players in their starting line-up.