Ben O'Connor handed first Munster start in Dragons clash

Former St Finbarr's and Cork GAA talent Ben O’Connor makes his first start for Munster on his eighth appearance for the province, while academy hooker Danny Sheahan, is included among the replacements and set for his senior debut.

MULTI-TALENTED: Ben O'Connor during Munster rugby squad training at University of Limerick. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Munster interim head coach Ian Costello named his side for Saturday’s URC Round 10 clash against Dragons at Rodney Parade (kick-off7.35pm).

There are six changes to the side that were narrowly defeated by Northampton Saints last week in the Champions Cup as Ben O’Connor, Shane Daly, Billy Burns and Ethan Coughlan come into the backline, while Tom Ahern and captain Jack O’Donoghue start in the pack.