Denis Leamy: 'It's not all on the three boys either returning, everyone has to come to the party'

Munster are boosted by the return of Irish internationals Tadhg Beirne, Peter O'Mahony and Jack Crowley this weekend.

RETURNING INTERNATIONALS: Tadhg Beirne, Peter O’Mahony and Jack Crowley all return for Munster this weekend. Picture: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

After the week Munster have had at the sharp end of some stinging criticism following their abject performance and defeat at Zebre Parma, there will be relief at the appearances of Tadhg Beirne, Peter O’Mahony and Jack Crowley on the team-sheet to face Ospreys this Saturday.

All three Ireland stars, including former captain O’Mahony and his newly-minted successor Beirne, are expected to be named in the matchday squad set to be announced at noon on Friday ahead of the following evening’s URC round three match-up at Cork’s Virgin Media Park and their seasonal debuts could not be better timed, not least for defence coach Denis Leamy.