Munster elevate Ben O'Connor to Champions Cup squad ahead of Gloucester clash

The former Cork hurling prodigy was elevated to Clayton McMillan's first-team group for continental duty in Thursday's squad updates released by EPCR

MOVING ON UP: Ben O'Connor at Munster training last week. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Munster have added full-back Ben O’Connor to their Champions Cup squad having deregistered Shay McCarthy from their nominated EPCR list of players ahead of Saturday’s pool clash with Gloucester.

Both players were on All Ireland League duty last weekend as Munster lost their opening Pool 2 clash at Bath.