Munster will look to maintain their push for a home PRO12 semi final this afternoon.
The Reds have traveled to Italy to face Zebre, with just three points separating them from leaders Leinster.
Captain Peter O’Mahony returns to the starting 15, with fellow internationals John Ryan and Niall Scannell also back in the side.
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Director Rassie Erasmus says they have to manage expectations ahead of a busy week.
Kickoff this afternoon is at 2pm
Meanwhile reports in the Irish Examiner today claim that Munster’s Donnacha Ryan is on the verge of leaving the province to join French side Racing 92.
Ryan was one of Ireland’s standout performers in the Six Nations and his departure would come as a major blow to Rassie Erasmus’s side.