Jean Kleyn and Thaakir Abrahams headline an unchanged Munster starting XV for Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final clash with the Sharks in Durban.

Lock Kleyn, a 2019 World Cup-winning Springbok, partners captain Tadhg Beirne in the second row, while Abrahams starts at fullback against his former side, joining Calvin Nash and Diarmuid Kilgallen in a pacey back three.

Craig Casey and Jack Crowley continue their halfback combination, with the ever-present Tom Farrell linking up again with Alex Nankivell in midfield.

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Up front, interim head coach Ian Costello field a settled pack as Michael Milne, Niall Scannell and Stephen Archer form the front row, backed by a loose trio of Peter O’Mahony, John Hodnett and Gavin Coombes.

The 30-year-old Rory Scannell is in line to win his 200th cap off the bench, having made his debut in 2014. He was also the youngest Munster player to reach 100 appearances, achieving the feat at just 25.

Diarmuid Barron, Josh Wycherley and John Ryan cover the front row, while Tom Ahern and Alex Kendellen complete the forward replacements. Conor Murray, Scannell and Mike Haley provide backline support.

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