Beirne gets first start of campaign as Munster call-up academy duo for Zebre clash 

YOUNG GUN: Patrick Campbell will start on the left-wing for Munster. ©INPHO/Evan Treacy

Tadhg Beirne is set for his first start of the season as Munster turn to academy wings Conor Philips and Patrick Campbell for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship home opener against Zebre Parma in Cork.

Graham Rowntree, still looking for his first win since succeeding Johann van Graan as head coach this summer, has made four changes from the side that was beaten is such disappointing fashion at Dragons last Sunday. Munster had also lost on the opening weekend at Cardiff but have since lost nine players to the Emerging Ireland squad currently on tour in South Africa but Rowntree has still managed to shuffle his selection options from his available squad members.