Squad Update | Preparations Begin For Interpro Derbies

The Munster squad have returned to training ahead of the province’s upcoming Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup Interpro derbies.

Fixture details for games against Leinster, Ulster and Connacht were confirmed on Tuesday with full info here.

On the injury front, captain Peter O’Mahony will return to training this week having recovered from a deep laceration to his thigh.

James Cronin (rib) will be managed by the medical department and his availability will be determined early next week.

Tadhg Beirne is continuing to rehab a rib injury and a decision on his availability will be made early next week.

Continuing to rehab: Paddy Patterson (ankle), Neil Cronin (knee), RG Snyman (knee).

In Academy news, hooker Scott Buckley is set for a spell on the sidelines due to a knee injury.

Thomas Ahern (knee) will undergo further assessment this week and a decision on his availability will be made early next week.

In player news, it has been confirmed that Nick McCarthy will depart Munster at the end of the season with the scrum-half making the move to Leinster.

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