Glasgow v Munster

Glasgow side for Fridays game against Munster

15 Stuart Hogg *
14 Federico Aramburu
13 Rob Dewey
12 Troy Nathan
11 Colin Shaw
10 Duncan Weir
9 Henry Pyrgos

1 Ryan Grant
2 Pat MacArthur
3 Mike Cusack
4 Tom Ryder
5 Nick Campbell *
6 Rob Harley (captain)
7 Chris Fusaro
8 Ryan Wilson

REPLACEMENTS

16 Finlay Gillies *
17 Ed Kalman
18 Gordon Reid
19 James Eddie
20 Rory Pitman
21 Colin Gregor
22 Scott Wight
23 Peter Horne

* Academy players

Munster must start strong favourites in this one. Must be one of the youngest and least experienced sides, Glasgow has put it out in years. Obviously we are still missing our 9 players at the World Cup, but on top of that we are also missing through injury. Johnnie Beattie, Calum Forrester, Peter Murchie, Tommy Seymour, , Fergus Thomson and Jon Welsh who would all almost certainly have started on Friday night.

Obviously Munster will be missing a fair few players as well, but the gaps in strength in depth in both squads is massive.

One positive note is that we have signed a Lock from New Zealand, Rob Verbakel. Not sure if its a long term deal or a loan for the season.

Good to see Harley back at 6, as he has been listed as a lock this season and played 5 last week. Hopefully Campbell will impress and allow Harley to remain at 6 where he played so well last season.

Gregor will know, last week was not his best game in a glasgow jersey. Good opportunity for Pyrgos to stake his claim.

Munster by 15 in sport guru

Kingshu wrote:Munster by 15 in sport guru

Probably about right, give or take a few points.

If Munsters discipline continues to be poor (Six yellow cards in last 2 games) then Weir could have a field day.

On top of the players out in NZ, that's a crippling injury list! I thought that Glasgow had some decent moments against Ulster, so hopefully they can build on that on Friday evening - a good display from Weir would be welcome. Liking the sound of the new signing too

Munster team:

15 J Murphy;
14 D Howlett,
13 D Barnes,
12 L Mafi,
11 S Zebo;
10 I Keatley,
9 P Stringer;
1 W du Preez,
2 D Varley,
3 J Hayes;
4 B Holland,
5 M O'Driscoll;
6 P O'Mahony capt,
7 N Ronan,
8 J Coughlan.

Replacements: D Fogarty, M Horan, S Archer, D Foley, T O'Donnell, D Williams, S Deasy, T Gleeson.

Just 4 changes: Zebo for Hurley and Wian for Horan, Archer for The Bull.
Mike Sherry is injured.

http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/9366.php

Horan was poor against Dragons. Deserved to be dropped. we're obviously aiming to get the most out of Hayes. Isn't he only on a 3 month contract before retiring?



If we can improve discipline and scrum it should be a big improvement.

Anybody know how long Sherry is out for? 11 to 15 looks very strong. Keatley showed some nice touches with ball in hand so we should see some action out wide.

At first glance back row looks weak but Coughlan is turning out to be a great late developer and POM has great potential. However Ronan at 7 just hasnt made that break through as an effective 7.

This is the time for Zebo to come through with WC on and show what he can do.

Glasgow away is always tough but it appears to be a weakened team so Ill just about go for Munster win.