Munster squad update

The Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup opener against Stade Francais at Thomond Park.

Munster captain Tadhg Beirne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and Peter O’Mahony have returned to the HPC following the Autumn Nations Series.

Beirne, Casey, Crowley and O’Mahony were all involved in Saturday’s win over Australia.

There were two Munster sides in action at the weekend as Munster A beat Ulster in the Interprovincial Championship on Friday with the senior men’s team securing a vital URC win over Lions at Thomond Park on Saturday.

On the injury front, Alex Nankivell (hip), Shane Daly (leg) and Thaakir Abrahams (thigh) all made successful returns to action in the URC on Saturday.

Liam Coombes (leg) made his return for Munster A on Friday and came through the game with no issues.

Mike Haley was removed as a precaution on Saturday having passed all HIA tests.

Oli Jager (neck) is increasing his training load and nearing a return to full training.

Jean Kleyn (neck) is improving but remains unavailable this week.

Edwin Edogbo (Achilles) is gradually increasing his running volume and targeting a return to training in the New Year.

Continuing to rehab: Seán O’Brien (leg), Diarmuid Kilgallen (wrist), Jeremy Loughman (hip), Josh Wycherley (neck), Mark Donnelly (ankle), Dave Kilcoyne (ankle), Patrick Campbell (shoulder), Cian Hurley (knee), Edwin Edogbo (Achilles), Roman Salanoa (knee).