Preview: Munster v Zebre

Munster have named Paul O'Connell and Conor Murray in their starting line-up for Friday's Guinness PRO12 clash with Zebre at Thomond Park.


The duo return along with prop Dave Kilcoyne, fly-half JJ Hanrahan, flanker Paddy Butler and centre Denis Hurley for the game against the Italians.

Seven changes are made to the side that defeated Treviso in Italy last weekend, with Felix Jones retaining the captain's armband for a second consecutive game.

BJ Botha comes into the front-row at tighthead with James Cronin and hooker Duncan Casey retaining their starting places.

Billy Holland lines ou…

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