Nankivell returns, Nash and Hodnett start as Munster make eight changes for Edinburgh clash 

The province - fresh from confirming Chiefs boss Clayton McMillan as their new head coach - welcome the Scottish outfit to Cork aiming to build on good recent form, and have made eight changes to the side that recorded a bonus-point win against Scarlets last time out.

WELCOME ADDITION: Munster's Alex Nankivell scores a try. Pic: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Munster interim head coach Ian Costello has named his side for Friday’s URC clash against Edinburgh at Virgin Media Park (kick-off, 7.35pm).

The province - fresh from confirming Chiefs boss Clayton McMillan as their new head coach - welcome the Scottish outfit to Cork aiming to build on good recent form, with Costello making eight changes to the side that recorded a bonus-point win against Scarlets last time out.