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Investec Champions Cup: Ireland quartet return to Munster squad for Toulon trip.
Summary
Tadhg Beirne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley and Tom Farrell are set to rejoin Munster for Sunday's pool match at Stade Felix Mayol; John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen remain sidelined with injuries.
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Munster will welcome four Ireland internationals back for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup pool game against Toulon at Stade Felix Mayol (13:00 GMT). Tadhg Beirne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley and Tom Farrell were rested for last week's United Rugby Championship match against Ulster. Head coach Clayton McMillan will still be without John Hodnett (thumb) and Alex Kendellen (ankle) because of injury. Centre Alex Nankivell is available after a knock sustained against Ulster, and prop Oli Jager has returned to full training after a concussion suffered on 18 October.
Match facts:
- Tadhg Beirne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley and Tom Farrell are set to rejoin the matchday squad for the Toulon trip.
- The four players were rested for Munster's URC loss to Ulster last week.
- John Hodnett (thumb) and Alex Kendellen (ankle) are unavailable due to injury.
- Alex Nankivell is fit after a knock received against Ulster; Oli Jager has resumed full training following a concussion on 18 October.
- Munster opened their Champions Cup campaign with a 31-3 win over Gloucester and then lost 40-14 away to Bath.
Summary:
The returning internationals increase Munster's available options ahead of the Toulon pool tie, while injuries to Hodnett and Kendellen continue to affect selection choices. The team will travel to Stade Felix Mayol for the scheduled match on Sunday at 13:00 GMT.
