Tadhg Beirne back for Munster's Croke Park clash with Leinster 

Clayton McMillan has made 10 changes for the early-season trip to Jones' Rd.

DERBY DAY: Ethan Coughlan and Tadhg Beirne at Munster training this week. Pic: INPHO/Tom O’Hanlon

Tadhg Beirne returns to lead Munster for a seasonal debut at Croke Park and Edwin Edogbo is set to start for the first time since December 2023 after Clayton McMillan named his side to face URC champions and derby rivals Leinster this Saturday.

Having used 35 players in his first three matchday squads of his maiden campaign as head coach and emerged with a 100 per cent record, McMillan has made 10 changes for his first interprovincial derby since joining from Super Rugby’s Chiefs this summer.