Munster announce 30-member squad for URC final against Stormers

Munster Rugby head coach Graham Rowntree has announced a 30-man squad for the upcoming United Rugby Championship final against Stormers.

The squad that consists of 17 forwards and 13 backs will be trimmed down to 23 on Friday.

Malakai Fekitoa, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and RG Snyman have completed return to play protocols to feature for Munster but Neil Cronin, who was part of the matchday squad in the semi-final misses out.

Academy scrumhalf Ethan Coughlan has been included following injury to Paddy Paterson.

Munster squad:

Forwards: Dave Kilcoyne, Jeremy Loughman, Josh Wycherley; Diarmuid Barron, Niall Scannell, Scott Buckley; Stephen Archer, Roman Salanoa; Tadhg Beirne, Jean Kleyn, RG Snyman, Fineen Wycherley; Gavin Coombes, John Hodnett, Alex Kendellen, Jack O’Donoghue, Peter O’Mahony.

Backs: Craig Casey, Ethan Coughlan, Conor Murray; Joey Carbery, Jack Crowley, Ben Healy; Malakai Fekitoa, Antoine Frisch, Rory Scannell; Shane Daly, Keith Earls, Mike Haley, Calvin Nash.