Munster stick with same 23 for crucial Benetton meeting 

Interim head coach Ian Costello on Thursday named an unchanged starting line-up and bench from the 38-10 derby win over Ulster at Thomond Park last Friday.

Peter O'Mahony and Tadhg Beirne. Pic: James Crombie/Inpho

Munster will stick with the 23-man matchday squad which delivered a bonus-point win over Ulster as they bid to overcome Benetton in Cork on Friday night and secure their place in the URC play-offs and qualification for next season’s Champions Cup.

Interim head coach Ian Costello on Thursday named an unchanged starting line-up and bench from the 38-10 derby win at Thomond Park last Friday when Peter O’Mahony, Stephen Archer and Conor Murray made their final appearances at the famous Limerick stadium before their summer departures.