The Munster XV has been named for Friday’s United Rugby Championship round 18 clash with Benetton of Italy.

Kick off is set for 8pm at Virgin Media Park in Cork.

Craig Casey is set to make his 100th appearance for the province and will continue his half-back partnership with fly-half Jack Crowley.

Ardmore’s Tom Ahern has been named among the substitutes for Munster.

Munster Rugby: Thaakir Abrahams; Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Diarmuid Kilgallen; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Michael Milne, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne (C); Peter O’Mahony, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.

Replacements: Lee Barron, Josh Wycherley, John Ryan, Fineen Wycherley, Tom Ahern, Conor Murray, Seán O’Brien, Alex Kendellen.

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