Peter O'Mahony returns as Munster make eight changes

Munster have made eight changes to the side which defeated Ulster last week for Friday night’s URC clash against Cardiff at Musgrave Park

Peter O'Mahony returns to the Munster side for Friday night's clash with Cardiff in Musgrave Park. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Peter O’Mahony returns from injury to captain the side when Munster resume their bid for a United Rugby Championship home quarter-final draw against Cardiff in Cork on Friday evening.

With two regular season games remaining before the URC play-offs in June and just four league points separating the second and eighth-placed sides, third-placed Munster’s grip on the necessary top-four spot is far from assured and Cardiff’s visit to Musgrave Park has been labelled a must-win game by the coaching staff.