Two Bok monsters to go head-to-head in Shark Tank

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Munster squad has begun its journey to Durban for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship quarterfinal against the Sharks at Kings Park.

The 32-player Munster squad departed Limerick on Monday, with the matchday 23 to be confirmed on Friday.

Included in the touring party is Springbok Jean Kleyn, who will go head-to-head with 2023 World Cup-winning teammate Eben Etzebeth in the Shark Tank.

Kleyn could also come up against another Bok, former Munster teammate Jason Jenkins.

On the injury front, Jack Crowley, Diarmuid Barron and Niall Scannell have all been passed fit and are available for selection.

Jeremy Loughman also returns and could be in line for his first appearance since he suffered a hamstring injury in last month’s win over La Rochelle.

Edwin Edogbo made a successful return to action earlier this month for Munster ‘A’ against Connacht Eagles and his return will continue to be managed as he recovers from a long-term injury.

Oli Jager (head), Ethan Coughlan (hamstring), Billy Burns (shoulder), Shane Daly (hamstring) and Roman Salanoa (knee) ar continuing their injury rehabilitation.

Munster travelling squad

Forwards: Tom Ahern, Stephen Archer, Diarmuid Barron, Lee Barron, Tadhg Beirne, Gavin Coombes, Ronan Foxe, John Hodnett, Alex Kendellen, Jean Kleyn, Jeremy Loughman, Michael Milne, Jack O’Donoghue, Peter O’Mahony, John Ryan, Niall Scannell, Fineen Wycherley, Josh Wycherley.

Backs: Thaakir Abrahams, Tony Butler, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Tom Farrell, Mike Haley, Diarmuid Kilgallen, Conor Murray, Alex Nankivell, Calvin Nash, Seán O’Brien, Paddy Patterson, Rory Scannell, Andrew Smith.

Getting ready for the South African sunshine ☀️

BKT URC Quarter-final inbound ☄️#SUAF 🔴 | #SHAvMUN pic.twitter.com/PhjZnPEBmU

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) May 23, 2025