Alex Nankivell passed fit to start Munster’s URC semi-final against Glasgow Warriors

Former Maori All Black centre Nankivell was sidelined for the end of the regular season and also the quarter-final win over Ospreys at Thomond Park last Friday having sustained an ankle injury at Edinburgh.

TEAM SHEET: Munster head coach Graham Rowntree. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

Alex Nankivell has passed fit to return to the Munster midfield for Saturday’s URC home semi-final against Glasgow Warriors while the defending champions have opted for a powerhouse bench line-up to effect a return to Grand Final.

Former Maori All Black centre Nankivell was sidelined for the end of the regular season and also the quarter-final win over Ospreys at Thomond Park last Friday having sustained an ankle injury in the penultimate round of league action at Edinburgh on May 17.