Munster will have an opportunity to avenge one of its most lopsided recent defeats Saturday, Oct. 31, when the Hollywoodbets Sharks visit Thomond Park in Limerick, Ireland.
The Sharks routed Munster 45-0 in their last meeting in March, but the Irish province will have a new-look lineup for their United Rugby Championship (URC) Round 5 rematch.
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Munster head coach Clayton McMillan has made seven changes to his starting XV, handing former Leinster winger Rob Russell his debut and academy center Gordon Wood his first start. Jack O'Donoghue captains the ninth-place hosts, while Edwin Edogbo and Lee Barron could make their first appearances of the season off the bench.
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen brings the fifth-place visitors to Limerick following consecutive road victories. Springbok center Ethan Hooker is set for his 50th Sharks appearance, while Nick Hatton captains the side in injured André Esterhuizen's absence. The Sharks will look to finish their European tour with another victory after wins over Lyon and Cardiff.
Munster vs. Sharks Kickoff Time, Lineups
Munster hosts the Hollywoodbets Sharks on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Thomond Park in Limerick, Ireland. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET in Round 5 of the 2026-27 BKT United Rugby Championship.
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Munster Lineup vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks
Starting XV
Josh Wycherley
Marnus van der Merwe
Kieran Brookes
Evan O'Connell
Fineen Wycherley
Sean Edogbo
Jack O'Donoghue (c)
Brian Gleeson
Ben O'Donovan
JJ Hanrahan
Rob Russell
Alex Nankivell
Gordon Wood
Shay McCarthy
Ben O'Connor
Replacements
Lee Barron
Jeremy Loughman
Michael Ala'alatoa
Edwin Edogbo
Gavin Coombes
Jake O'Riordan
Charlie O'Shea
Alex Kendellen
Hollywoodbets Sharks Lineup vs. Munster
Starting XV
Ox Nche
Ethan Bester
Hanro Jacobs
Jason Jenkins
Emile van Heerden
Matt Romao
Manu Tshituka
Nick Hatton (c)
Jaden Hendrikse
Gianni Lombard
Jaco Williams
Ethan Hooker
Suleiman Hartzenberg
Edwill van der Merwe
Zekhethelo Siyaya
Replacements
Esethu Mnebelele
Cameron Dawson
Thomas du Toit
Stephan Lewies
Vincent Tshituka
Ivan van Zyl
Siya Masuku
Litelihle Bester
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