He starts in the pack selected for the clash with the Scots alongside the returning Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell and Dave O'Callaghan.
Cahir man Tommy O'Donnell remains at 7.
The other change – aside from the four in pack mentioned earlier – made by coach Anthony Foley comes in the back three where Andrew Conway joins Keith Earls and full-back Simon Zebo.
Munster must beat Edinburgh in Cork to stay in contention for a place in next seasons Champions Cup.
