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Munster Revamp Side for Bulls as Casey Skippers and Crowley Returns

The shake-up signals a push to reset following last week's 45-0 loss in Durban.

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.