Squad Update | Preparations Begin For Argentina XV At Thomond
The Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s historic clash against Argentina XV at Thomond Park.
There is a family-friendly 5pm kick-off for the clash with tickets available here. A Family Pack of 4 tickets costs just €60.
It will be the first time that Munster have faced an Argentina representative side in the professional era and only the second time that Munster have ever played Argentina. The previous game was in 1973 and ended in a 12-all draw.
Ahead of the game, Munster Head Coach Clayton McMillan said: “A lot of players can play a lifetime of rugby and never get the chance to play an international team. It’s going to be a really special moment for everybody involved next week. I hope that we’ve done enough over the last five weeks for people in Munster to get excited about this team and to come along in numbers and really enjoy that occasion.
“We want to really celebrate the week and take a little bit of weight off the shoulders of being in the grind of needing to accumulate points next week. It’s just an opportunity to add to the fantastic legacy that Munster has and really just enjoy it.”
On the injury front following Saturday’s win over Connacht, Diarmuid Kilgallen made a successful return to action from an ankle injury. Thaakir Abrahams and Niall Scannell both failed HIAs and will enter the return-to-play protocols.
Alex Nankivell passed his HIA and is cleared to return to training. John Hodnett will go for a scan on a foot injury.
There were 10 Munster players in AIL action for their clubs at the weekend. So far this season, there have been 71 club appearances for senior and Academy players.
Dylan Hicks, Mark Donnelly and Danny Sheahan lined out for Cork Constitution in their 25-12 loss to Ballynahinch at Temple Hill.
Roman Salanoa made his first start for Nenagh Ormond on his second appearance for the club in their 40-12 defeat away to Old Belvedere.
Tom Wood scored a try, a penalty and a conversion in Garryowen’s 18-15 loss away to Blackrock College with George Hadden also in action.
Ben O’Connor and Gene O’Leary Kareem started for UCC in their 24-7 home reversal against Dublin University.
Emmet Calvey and Oisín Minogue started for Shannon in their 22-14 defeat away to Dungannon.
Tickets
Saturday, November 1
Munster Rugby v Argentina XV, Thomond Park, 5pm; Buy tickets here
Saturday, November 29
URC Round 6: Munster Rugby v DHL Stormers, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here
Saturday, December 13
Champions Cup Round 2: Munster Rugby v Gloucester Rugby, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here
Saturday, December 27
URC Round 7: Munster Rugby v Leinster Rugby, Thomond Park, 7.45pm; Buy tickets here
Saturday, January 17
Champions Cup Round 4: Munster Rugby v Castres Olympique, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here
Friday, January 23
URC Round 10: Munster Rugby v Dragons RFC, Virgin Media Park, 7.45pm; Buy tickets here
Saturday, February 28
URC Round 12: Munster Rugby v Zebre Rugby, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here
Saturday, April 25
URC Round 16: Munster Rugby v Ulster Rugby, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here
Saturday, May 16
URC Round 18: Munster Rugby v Emirates Lions, Thomond Park, 7.45pm; Buy tickets here
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