Munster show five changes for Glasgow game

Munster coach Alan Gaffney has made five changes - one positional - to the side that lost to Gwent at the weekend for Friday'…

Munster coach Alan Gaffney has made five changes - one positional - to the side that lost to Gwent at the weekend for Friday's Celtic League clash with Glasgow.

Jason Holland, Martin McPhail and Denis Leamy return from injury and take their place in the starting XV for the game at Musgrave Park (7.30).

McPhail replaces Shaun Payne (knee) on the wing while Holland resumes his partnership with Mike Mullins in the centre at the expense of Conrad O'Sullivan who drops to the bench.

In the pack, Stephen Keogh replaces Donal Sheehan in the second row with Leamy slotting in at blindside. Prop Frank Roche starts after replacing Jody Danagher last week.

Munster (v Glasgow):D Crotty, M McPhail, M Mullins, J Holland, M Lawlor, J Staunton, E Reddan, S Kerr, A Long, F Roche, T Hogan, S Keogh, D Leamy D Wallace, J Williams (c). Replacements: E McGovern, J Blaney, D Sheahan, C McMahon, F Murphy, C O'Sullivan, C Casey.

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