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Waterford's Jack O'Donoghue to start for Munster against Racing 92

Waterford's Jack O'Donoghue to start for Munster against Racing 92
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Waterford's Jack O'Donoghue will return to the Munster starting XV for their clash against Racing 92 in the Heineken European Champions Cup.

He is one of three changes to Munster's starting line up for the clash at Thomond Park which kicks off at 5.30 tomorrow.

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JJ Hanrahan, Tadhg Beirne and Jack O'Donoghue all come in, while Alby Mathewson is on the bench for what will be his final Munster appearance.

Mike Haley starts at full-back with Andrew Conway and Keith Earls on either flank.

Rory Scannell and Chris Farrell continue their centre partnership with Conor Murray and Hanrahan in the half-backs.

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Last week’s Man of the Match Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell and John Ryan pack down in the front row.

Beirne partners Jean Kleyn in the engine room with O’Donoghue named in a back row that also includes captain Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander.

Munster: Mike Haley; Andrew Conway, Chris Farrell, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; JJ Hanrahan, Conor Murray; Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, John Ryan; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O’Mahony (C), Jack O’Donoghue, CJ Stander.

Replacements: Kevin O’Byrne, James Cronin, Stephen Archer, Billy Holland, Fineen Wycherley, Alby Mathewson, Dan Goggin, Arno Botha.

Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan will both start for Racing 92 against former team

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