Munster v Ulster URC Preview: 5 Adjustments for Hosts as Munster Look Sturdy Wager at -7
Friday evening lights return to Thomond Park as Munster welcome Ulster in a mouth-watering BKT United Rugby Championship Spherical 17 conflict (7.35pm, stay on RTÉ and Premier Sports activities). With 5 adjustments to their beginning line-up and residential benefit, Graham Rowntree’s males look in prime place to cowl the -7 handicap, which is shaping up as one of many weekend’s finest rugby bets.
Munster Group Information: 5 Large Names Return
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has introduced Stephen Archer, Jean Kleyn, Peter O’Mahony, John Hodnett and Diarmuid Kilgallen again into the beginning XV after their gritty win over Cardiff. Thaakir Abrahams strikes to full-back, forming a harmful again three alongside Calvin Nash and Kilgallen. This is among the strongest Munster groups to be chosen all season.
The midfield stays settled with Alex Nankivell and Tom Farrell persevering with their partnership, whereas Jack Crowley and Craig Casey type a pointy half-back pairing. Up entrance, Michael Milne earns his second begin alongside skilled campaigners Niall Scannell and Archer.
Kleyn and Tadhg Beirne, who captains the facet, anchor the second row, with a strong back-row trio of O’Mahony, Hodnett and Coombes offering firepower on the breakdown.
Ulster Group Information: Henderson Returns however Key Questions Stay
Richie Murphy welcomes again Iain Henderson from harm to captain the facet and pair up with Cormac Izuchukwu within the second row. Rob Baloucoune returns on the wing, whereas Michael Lowry begins at full-back after concussion protocols. Nevertheless, Ulster stay inconsistent on the street and have received simply one in every of their final 4 away video games within the URC.
Within the backline, Nathan Doak and Jack Murphy proceed at 9 and 10, whereas the skilled Stuart McCloskey groups up with Jude Postlethwaite in midfield. With Jacob Stockdale and Baloucoune out broad, Ulster’s again three can threaten however might battle for clear ball in opposition to Munster’s aggressive pack.
Betting Ideas: Munster -7 Seems a Very Sturdy Play
Thomond Park is a fortress and Munster have coated the unfold in 5 of their final 6 residence URC matches. With a number of key starters returning and momentum constructing forward of the playoffs, Munster -7 is a guess with glorious worth. Ulster’s type is patchy and so they’ve did not win at Thomond of their final 4 visits.
Verdict: Again Munster -7 on the handicap at round 10/11 (1.91). Count on a fired-up residence efficiency and a possible double-digit margin.
Match Particulars
- Fixture: Munster v Ulster
- Competitors: BKT United Rugby Championship – Spherical 17
- Venue: Thomond Park, Limerick
- Date: Friday, 9 Might
- Kick-off: 7.35pm
- Dwell: RTÉ & Premier Sports activities
- Referee: Adam Jones (WRU)
Munster Group:
15. Thaakir Abrahams
14. Calvin Nash
13. Tom Farrell
12. Alex Nankivell
11. Diarmuid Kilgallen
10. Jack Crowley
9. Craig Casey
1. Michael Milne
2. Niall Scannell
3. Stephen Archer
4. Jean Kleyn
5. Tadhg Beirne (Captain)
6. Peter O’Mahony
7. John Hodnett
8. Gavin Coombes
Replacements:
16. Lee Barron
17. Josh Wycherley
18. John Ryan
19. Fineen Wycherley
20. Tom Ahern
21. Alex Kendellen
22. Conor Murray
23. Seán O’Brien
Ulster Group:
15. Michael Lowry
14. Rob Baloucoune
13. Jude Postlethwaite
12. Stuart McCloskey
11. Jacob Stockdale
10. Jack Murphy
9. Nathan Doak
1. Andrew Warwick
2. Rob Herring
3. Scott Wilson
4. Iain Henderson (Captain)
5. Cormac Izuchukwu
6. Matty Rea
7. Nick Timoney
8. James McNabney
Replacements:
16. Tom Stewart
17. Callum Reid
18. Tom O’Toole
19. Alan O’Connor
20. David McCann
21. Dave Shanahan
22. Stewart Moore
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