Murray out as Munster name XV for Saracens clash

CONOR Murray will miss Munster’s must win clash with Saracens tomorrow (kick off 1pm) having failed to recover from a next injury sustained against Zebre last weekend. Interestingly enough, Munster will take to the field with no recognised scrum half on the bench. Duncan Williams will start the game, with Ronan O’Mahony, JJ Hanrahan and Keith Earls the subs on the bench for the backs.

In what is a massive gamble, Anthony Foley’s side were left with little choice as third choice scrum half, Cathal Sheridan, is also injured.

In the starting XV, Denis Hurley is named at 12, with James Cronin named at loose head. The side will once more be captained by Peter O’Mahony.

Munster: Felix Jones; Andrew Conway, Pat Howard, Denis Hurley, Simon Zebo; Ian Keatley, Duncan Williams; James Cronin, Duncan Casey, BJ Botha; Dave Foley, Paul O’Connell; Peter O’Mahony Capt., Tommy O’Donnell, CJ Stander.

Replacements: Eusebio Guinazu, John Ryan, Stephen Archer, Billy Holland, Dave O’Callaghan, Ronan O’Mahony, JJ Hanrahan, Keith Earls.