Munster have been buoyed by fitness boosts for several players, including RG Snyman, Oli Jager, Shane Daly and Calvin Nash, ahead of their trip to South Africa.
Injuries have been an issue for the team this season and that was compounded by an illness that hit the squad ahead of their recent fixture against Northampton.
Snyman was one of those players to miss that match while it was clear several other players were struggling during the Champions Cup loss at Franklin’s Gardens.
Strong touring squad
However, with a vital visit to South Africa that could make or break their hopes of a home United Rugby Championship play-off tie, several stars have returned.
Snyman and Daly, who were named in the side to face the Saints before pulling out due to illness and injury respectively, are named in the Munster touring party.
Ireland wing Nash is also included alongside international tighthead prop Jager while Fineen Wycherley is back in a selection that includes many Six Nations…