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Three academy players are included in the squad for Friday’s trip to Stadio Monigo
Meanwhile, Munster coach confirms they made approach for Peter Stringer last year
Joey Carbery and Jaco Taute are also among the replacements for Friday’s Pro14 clash
No comment from Munster coach van Graan as most valuable player is sidelined for win
Joey Carbery makes his first appearance in a Munster jersey in rout of South Africans
Injury to James Cronin is the only downside to Munster's bonus-point victory
Johann van Graan’s side run in six tries; prop James Cronin suffers injury setback
Leinster and Munster have vanquished past champions but there’s plenty of work to do
On paper the odds appear stacked against Munster - until Thomond Park factor kicks in
‘As far as we’re concerned he’s done his time and that’s the end of it’
Munster captain a doubt for final pool game against Castres
New head coach Johann van Graan relying on ‘number one prop’ Kilcoyne to deliver
Secondrow was sent off for an alleged strike on Tim Swinson in heavy defeat to Glasgow
Munster head coach believes Cheetahs and Southern Kings will recover from poor start
Injured scrumhalf’s progress has been slow but Rassie Erasmus hopeful of his return
Bonus-point win in Italy sets up a Thomond Park Pro12 semi-final on May 20th
Conor Murray ruled out as Munster name their team for Champions Cup semi-final
Rassie Erasmus’s side set for home semi-final after Thomond Park victory
Jean Deysel’s debut among ten changes as Munster aim for fourth win in six months
‘I was there when they won the two trophies and it was an unbelievable part of my life too’
Rassie Erasmus names strong line-up for visit to Pro12 bottom club Zebre
Tyler Bleyendaal is the only change to the backline with four fresh faces in the pack
‘Why should a side coming to Ireland get the first applause by doing a dance’
Munster try against Edinburgh demonstrated how they have added value to ball
Backrow has been out injured since Ireland’s Rugby World Cup win over France last year
Munster’s dominant scrum provides platform for first bonus-point victory
Forwards dominate as Rassie Erasmus claims victory in his first Pro 12 game in Limerick
Cardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12
Leinster look to league’s meanest defence to deny Munster crucial Pro12 victory
Dave Kilcoyne and James Cronin impressed with three tries between them in Limerick
Anthony Foley makes four changes to side for important clash against Ospreys
Academy back Rory Scannell also signs a senior contract with the province
Coach in talks about third year at Munster but more concerned about getting result
Anthony Foley’s side play some of best rugby of season but errors prove costly
Leicester make unmistakeable statement with Champions Cup win at one-time fortress
Anthony Foley’s side have too much in their armoury to be really troubled by Italian side
Keith Earls, Conor Murray and Donnacha Ryan return to starting positions
Replacement scores try with last play of game to keep up unbeaten start
David Johnston, Shane Monahan and John Madigan to face Italian side
New Zealander scores first try for province but leaves field in neck brace
Michael Bent and Gordon D’Arcy among those in action for Leinster against Moseley
Connacht scrumhalf’s performance should put him back in Joe Schmidt’s World Cup plans
International hooker has recovered from knee and shoulder problems
Foley’s men still on course for home semi-final after four-try display against Treviso
Southerners well placed to secure lucrative and advantageous home semi-final
Late flurry of tries reward for earlier effort of home side at Thomond Park
Donnacha Ryan in the squad for first time this season scores first try against Ospreys
Munster coach believes Six Nations showdown has no impact on Pro 12 matches
Anthony Foley’s side find their rhythm to run in four tries at Musgrave Park
Anthony Foley welcomes back O’Donnell, Keatley and Jones while Lam makes three Connacht changes
Denis Hurley, Jack O’Donoghue and Ronan O’Mahony get the tries at Musgrave Park
Anthony Foley names a strong side for visit of Cardiff Blues at newly refurbished Musgrave Park
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