Overview
- Munster named their team Thursday with eight changes for Saturday's United Rugby Championship trip to the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, the cross-border league featuring Irish and South African teams.
- Returning Ireland internationals Craig Casey and Jack Crowley start, with Jeremy Loughman included among the replacements.
- Hooker Diarmuid Barron starts on his 100th appearance for the province after debuting in September 2018.
- The selection reflects availability updates, with Shane Daly and Tom Farrell on modified training after knocks and Mike Haley ruled out with a groin issue.
- RugbyPass set the overhaul against reports Wednesday of a voluntary redundancy process for non-playing staff at the province, quoting the head coach who called the situation less than ideal.