Anthony Foley names unchanged side for Scarlets clash

Anthony Foley has named an unchanged line-up for the first time this season as Munster look to secure Champions Cup qualification against the Scarlets on Saturday.

Victory over Edinburgh last weekend kept the province’s hopes of returning to Europe’s top table next season alive and Foley has kept faith in the XV who beat the Scots 27-19 at Musgrave Park.

Another win for Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday would guarantee sixth place, however a bonus point may also be enough dependent on seventh place Ospreys’ result against Ulster.

Dave Kilcoyne is set to make his 100th cap for the province while CJ Stander, who was named Irupa Players' Player of the Year during the week, captains the side from number eight.

Munster: Simon Zebo; Andrew Conway, Francis Saili, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; Johnny Holland, Conor Murray; Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; Dave Foley, Billy Holland; Dave O'Callaghan, Tommy O'Donnell, CJ Stander. Replacements: Mike Sherry, James Cronin, John Ryan, Robin Copeland, Jack O'Donoghue, Duncan Williams, Ian Keatley, Ronan O'Mahony.

Scarlets: Liam Williams, Gareth Owen, Steff Hughes, Hadeigh Parkes, Steff Evans, Steve Shingler, Aled Davies, Rob Evans, Ken Owens, Peter Edwards, Jake Ball, David Bulbring, Lewis Rawlins, James Davies, John Barclay. Replacements: Ryan Elias, Dylan Evans, Rhodri Jones, Tom Price, Morgan Allen, Gareth Davies, Aled Thomas, Michael Tagicakibau.