O’Brien to start for Munster in Johannesburg

Seán O'Brien scoring a try for Munster against Northampton Saints in the Investec Champions Cup. Photo: Brendan Moran.

SEÁN O’Brien comes into the Munster XV for today’s URC clash with Emirates Lions in Johannesburg (4pm live on TG4).

O’Brien is chosen at inside centre for his 16th appearance of the campaign.

It’s the only change in personnel from the side which won against Bulls in South Africa at the weekend.

On the injury front, John Hodnett was not considered due a leg knock, while Craig Casey has followed protocols following a HIA and is named among the reserves.

Munster: Simon Zebo; Calvin Nash, Antoine Frisch, Seán O’Brien, Shane Daly; Jack Crowley, Conor Murray; Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; RG Snyman, Tadhg Beirne, captain; Peter O’Mahony, Alex Kendellen, Jack O’Donoghue. Replacements: Eoghan Clarke, Josh Wycherley, Oli Jager, Tom Ahern, Gavin Coombes, Craig Casey, Joey Carbery, Mike Haley.

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