Munster Rugby Team News Squad Announcement for Connacht Clash Munster Rugby have announced their squad for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship (URC) clash against Connacht at Thomond Park. Head coach Graham Rowntree has made a number of changes to the team that defeated Stormers last weekend. Captain Peter O’Mahony returns to the starting lineup after serving a two-match suspension. He will be joined by fellow Ireland internationals Tadhg Beirne, Andrew Conway, and Conor Murray. There are also starts for emerging talents Ethan Coughlan and Alex Kendellen, who impressed in the win over Stormers. Key Injuries Munster will be without several key players for the Connacht game. * RG Snyman (neck) * Liam Coombes (knee) * Chris Farrell (ankle) * Jean Kleyn (ankle) * Jeremy Loughman (knee) * Jack O’Donoghue (shoulder) Connacht Preview Connacht have been in impressive form in the URC this season, winning three of their first five games. They will pose a significant threat to Munster, especially with the likes of Bundee Aki, Jarrad Butler, and Tom Daly in their ranks. Team News in Detail Starting XV: 1. Dave Kilcoyne 2. Niall Scannell 3. Roman Salanoa 4. Peter O’Mahony (c) 5. Tadhg Beirne 6. Alex Kendellen 7. Ethan Coughlan 8. Gavin Coombes 9. Conor Murray 10. Ben Healy 11. Andrew Conway 12. Chris Farrell 13. Mike Haley 14. Keith Earls Replacements: 16. Scott Buckley 17. Cian Hurley 18. Jeremy Loughman 19. Thomas Ahern 20. Jack O’Donoghue 21. Paddy Patterson 22. Patrick Campbell 23. Shane DalyThe Munster team has been announced for their URC semi-final against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday at Thomond Park.The Munster team has been announced for their URC semi-final against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday at Thomond Park. There are four personnel changes and one position change to the team that beat the Ospreys in last week’s quarterfinals. Mike Haley and Alex Nankivell come into the backline while Simon Zebo moves to the wing with Fineen Wycherley and Jack O’Donoghue starting in the pack. Haley, Shane Daly and Zebo are named in the back-three while Nankivell returns from an ankle injury to renew his midfield partnership with Antoine Frisch. Craig Casey and Jack Crowley are the starting halfbacks for the fifth consecutive game, while Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell and Stephen Archer occupy the same front row with Fineen Wycherley and captain Tadhg Beirne in the engine room. Peter O’Mahony, John Hodnett and Jack O’Donoghue complete the pack, while Diarmuid Barron, John Ryan and Oli Jager provide front-row support. RG Snyman, Gavin Coombes and Alex Kendellen complete the back-row cover, with Conor Murray and Seán O’Brien named as substitutes in the backs. Munster: Mike Haley; Shane Daly, Antoine Frisch, Alex Nankivell, Simon Zebo; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; Fineen Wycherley, Tadhg Beirne (C); Peter O’Mahony, John Hodnett, Jack O’Donoghue. Replacements: Diarmuid Barron, John Ryan, Oli Jager, RG Snyman, Gavin Coombes, Conor Murray, Seán O’Brien, Alex Kendellen.Munster Rugby Team News Munster Rugby have received a boost ahead of their upcoming games with the return of several key players to training. Captain Peter O’Mahony, who missed the recent win over the Dragons with a knee injury, has resumed full training and is expected to be available for selection for the upcoming clash with Zebre. Fellow back row forward Jack O’Donoghue, who has been out with a hamstring injury, is also back in training and could be in line to make his return to action in the same game. In the front row, hooker Niall Scannell has recovered from a neck injury and is set to start against Zebre. Loosehead prop Dave Kilcoyne is also expected to return from a calf injury in time for the game. There is also good news in the backs, with center Rory Scannell set to make his first appearance of the season following a shoulder injury. Winger Keith Earls, who has been out with a back injury, is also close to returning to action. However, Munster will be without fullback Mike Haley for the upcoming games. Haley sustained a knee injury in the win over the Dragons and is expected to be out for a number of weeks. Overall, the return of these key players is a major boost for Munster as they look to continue their good form in both the United Rugby Championship and the Heineken Champions Cup.