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Munster make 4 changes for tomorrow's tough trip to Glasgow

Keith Earls returns to the starting line-up for Munster’s Champions Cup mission in Scotland.

Simon Zebo and Keith Earls Simon Zebo and Keith Earls, who is named in the Munster team after starting on the bench against Racing 92. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

KEITH EARLS IS back in the Munster starting XV for tomorrow’s Pool 1 clash with Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium [KO 5.30pm, Sky Sports 2].

Earls, who started on the bench for last weekend’s win over Racing 92, has been named on the wing by Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, with Ronan O’Mahony not included in the matchday squad for a game which could secure Munster’s place in the knockout stages.

The other three changes in personnel to the Munster team are in the pack. Dave Kilcoyne replaces James Cronin at loosehead prop, Jean Kleyn returns from illness to start in the second row ahead of Billy Holland, while injured flanker Tommy O’Donnell is replaced by Jack O’Donoghue.

With two games remaining in Pool 1, leaders Munster are currently three points clear of second-placed Glasgow.

Munster:

15. Simon Zebo
14. Andrew Conway
13. Jaco Taute
12. Rory Scannell
11. Keith Earls
10. Tyler Bleyendaal
9. Conor Murray

1. Dave Kilcoyne
2. Niall Scannell
3. John Ryan
4. Jean Kleyn
5. Donnacha Ryan
6. Peter O’Mahony (captain)
7. Jack O’Donoghue
8. CJ Stander

Replacements:

16. Rhys Marshall
17. James Cronin
18. Thomas Du Toit
19. Dave Foley
20. Billy Holland
21. Duncan Williams
22. Ian Keatley
23. Francis Saili

Glasgow Warriors:

15. Stuart Hogg
14. Tommy Seymour
13. Mark Bennett
12. Alex Dunbar
11. Lee Jones
10. Finn Russell
9. Ali Price

1. Gordon Reid
2. Fraser Brown
3. Zander Fagerson
4. Tim Swinson
5. Jonny Gray (captain)
6. Rob Harley
7. Ryan Wilson
8. Josh Strauss

Replacements:

16. Pat MacArthur
17. Alex Allan
18. D’arcy Rae
19. Matt Fagerson
20. Chris Fusaro
21. Grayson Hart
22. Nick Grigg
23. Peter Murchie

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