'They've all earned the opportunity' - Clayton McMillan hands five players first starts 

Wing Thaakir Abrahams and hooker Niall Scannell are going through return to play protocols following head injuries against Connacht, while flanker John Hodnett sustained a foot injury in the same game and all three also miss out for Munster.

EARNED THEIR PLACE:  Munster Head Coach Clayton McMillan hands three debutants and two other players their first starts as he names his side to take on Argentina XV. Picture: ©INPHO/Tom O’Hanlon

Clayton McMillan will field three debutants and another two players making their first starts when Munster face Argentina A at Thomond Park on Saturday but the head coach insisted they had all earned their opportunity to face international opposition.

Jack O’Donoghue is set to captain a Munster side showing 11 changes from the starting line-up which beat URC derby rivals Connacht last Saturday.