Munster Adjusts Lineup for Pivotal United Rugby Championship Semi-Final Clash with Glasgow Warriors

Limerick, Ireland – May 18, 2023 (BBC Sport Rugby Union) – Munster have made four changes to their starting lineup for their United Rugby Championship semi-final match against Glasgow Warriors this weekend. The team’s head coach, Graham Rowntree, has selected a formidable bench, likely influenced by Glasgow’s impressive second-half surge to defeat the Stormers 27-10 in their quarter-final fixture.

The experienced Springbok lock RG Snyman and Ireland international Gavin Coombes have been replaced in the starting XV by Fineen Wycherley and Jack O’Donoghue, respectively. This decision sees Snyman and Coombes move to the bench, providing valuable depth and options for Munster as they look to secure a spot in the URC final.

In the backline, the changes see fullback Mike Haley and center Alex Nankivell come into the starting lineup, replacing Calvin Nash and Sean O’Brien. Meanwhile, the retiring fan-favorite Simon Zebo has shifted from fullback to the wing.

“Munster’s starting XV for the semi-final clash is as follows: 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.”

The replacements for Munster include Diarmuid Barron, John Ryan, Oli Jager, RG Snyman, Gavin Coombes, Conor Murray, Seán O’Brien, and Alex Kendellen.

Munster will be looking to build on their quarter-final victory over the Ospreys as they take on a formidable Glasgow Warriors side in this crucial semi-final match at Thomond Park in Limerick.

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