CRAIG Casey will make his 100th appearance for Munster in Friday night’s (8pm) URC outing with Benetton of Italy at the 8,800 sold-out Virgin Media Park, Cork.
Well ahead of Casey on this front, however, is Jean Kleyn who will line-for a 150th occasion.
An unchanged 23-man squad has been named following last week’s bonus-point win over Ulster at Thomond Park.
Thaakir Abrahams, Calvin Nash and Diarmuid Kilgallen start in the back three with Alex Nankivell and Tom Farrell in midfield. Farrell continues his record of starting every single game so far this season and will make his 25th appearance for Munster.
Casey and Jack Crowley continue their half-back partnership.
Michael Milne, Niall Scannell and Stephen Archer pack down in the front row with Jean Kleyn and captain Tadhg Beirne in the engine room.
Peter O’Mahony, John Hodnett and Gavin Coombes complete the side.
Munster: Thaakir Abrahams; Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Diarmuid Kilgallen; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Michael Milne, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne, captain; Peter O’Mahony, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.
Replacements: Lee Barron, Josh Wycherley, John Ryan, Fineen Wycherley, Tom Ahern, Conor Murray, Seán O’Brien, Alex Kendellen.
