Tipperary’s Diarmaid Barron will lead out Munster in the Champions Cup for the first time tomorrow.
The New Inn native has been named captain and starts at hooker for Munster’s clash with Stade Francais in their European opener.
Returning internationals Calvin Nash, Jack Crowley, Craig Casey and Peter O’Mahony all start with Tadhg Beirne among the replacements.
Shane Daly starts for his 100th appearance whilst Evan O’Connell makes his Champions Cup debut in the second row.
Kick-off in Thomond Park on Saturday is at 5.30pm.
Munster XV: Shane Daly; Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Thaakir Abrahams; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Dian Bleuler, Diarmuid Barron (C), John Ryan; Evan O’Connell, Fineen Wycherley; Peter O’Mahony, Alex Kendellen, Gavin Coombes.
Replacements: Niall Scannell, Kieran Ryan, Stephen Archer, Tadhg Beirne, John Hodnett, Paddy Patterson, Billy Burns, Jack O’Donoghue.
