McMillan makes five Munster changes as Crowley ruled out of Champions Cup opener

Michael Ala’alatoa is set for his Munster debut as a replacement after joining until the end of the season from Clermont Auvergne. 

Jack Crowley of Munster dejected after his side's defeat in the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Jack Crowley has been ruled out of Munster’s Champions Cup pool opener at Bath on Saturday night with an ankle injury as Clayton McMillan makes five changes to the side that faced the Stormers last weekend, including a debut for new signing Michael Ala’alatoa.

Ireland fly-half Crowley sustained an ankle injury in the opening seconds of last Saturday’s top of the table URC clash with the South African franchise, as flanker Paul de Villiers followed through on his attempt to charge down a clearing kick.