Ex Leinster winger Andrew Conway will make his debut for Munster when they play Zebre this Friday night in Italy.
JJ Hanarahan and Cathal Sheridan who both came off the bench during last week's win over Edinburgh form the half back partnership.
Donnacha Ryan also makes his first start of the season and partners Ian Nagle in the second row.
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Hooker Damien Varley will captain the squad as he joins Dave Kilcoyne and John Ryan in the front row.
James Downey is on the bench.
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