Where to watch Munster v Bulls: Kick-off time, TV channel and team news
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Round 2.
Munster welcome the Bulls to Thomond Park on Saturday night as they look to get their first win of the new United Rugby Championship season.
Clayton McMillan has made 11 changes for the Round 2 clash, with Craig Casey returning to captain the side and academy out-half Charlie O’Shea handed his first start.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.
When is Munster v Bulls?
The match takes place on Saturday, October 3, at Thomond Park in Limerick.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm Irish time.
What TV channel is Munster v Bulls on?
The game will be shown live on TG4 and Premier Sports 1.
You can also stream it free on the TG4 Player, with TG4’s coverage starting at 7.15pm.
What is the team news?
Jack Aungier makes his Munster debut at tighthead, while Marnus van der Merwe starts at hooker. Shane Daly and Tom Ahern also return, with Jeremy Loughman named on the bench.
For the Bulls, former Munster winger Thaakir Abrahams starts, while Willie le Roux is among the replacements.
Munster: Shane Daly; Diarmuid Kilgallen, Seán O’Brien, Dan Kelly, Shay McCarthy; Charlie O’Shea, Craig Casey (capt); Michael Milne, Marnus van der Merwe, Jack Aungier; Tom Ahern, Fineen Wycherley; Seán Edogbo, John Hodnett, Brian Gleeson.
Replacements: Kieran Brookes, Jeremy Loughman, Ronan Foxe, Evan O’Connell, Gavin Coombes, Ben O’Donovan, JJ Hanrahan, Alex Kendellen.
Bulls: Hakeem Kunene; Sebastian de Klerk, Stedman Gans, Stravino Jacobs, Thaakir Abrahams; Curwin Bosch, Zak Burger; Alu Tshakweni, Juann Else, Francois Klopper; Ruan Vermaak, Reinhardt Ludwig; Marcell Coetzee (capt), Hanro Liebenberg, Jeandre Rudolph.
Replacements: Janco Uys, Sti Sithole, Khutha Mchunu, JF van Heerden, Nizaam Carr, Paul de Wet, Cheswill Jooste, Willie le Roux.
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