The Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday\u2019s historic clash against Argentina XV at Thomond Park.<\/p>\n
There is a family-friendly 5pm kick-off for the clash with tickets available here<\/strong><\/a>. A Family Pack of 4 tickets costs just \u20ac60.<\/p>\n It will be the first time that Munster have faced an Argentina representative side in the professional era and only the second time that Munster have ever played Argentina. The previous game was in 1973 and ended in a 12-all draw.<\/p>\n Ahead of the game, Munster Head Coach Clayton McMillan said: \u201cA lot of players can play a lifetime of rugby and never get the chance to play an international team. It\u2019s going to be a really special moment for everybody involved next week. I hope that we\u2019ve done enough over the last five weeks for people in Munster to get excited about this team and to come along in numbers and really enjoy that occasion.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want to really celebrate the week and take a little bit of weight off the shoulders of being in the grind of needing to accumulate points next week. It\u2019s just an opportunity to add to the fantastic legacy that Munster has and really just enjoy it.\u201d<\/p>\n On the injury front following Saturday\u2019s win over Connacht, Diarmuid Kilgallen made a successful return to action from an ankle injury. Thaakir Abrahams and Niall Scannell both failed HIAs and will enter the return-to-play protocols.<\/p>\n Alex Nankivell passed his HIA and is cleared to return to training. John Hodnett will go for a scan on a foot injury.<\/p>\n There were 10 Munster players in AIL action for their clubs at the weekend. So far this season, there have been 71 club appearances for senior and Academy players.<\/p>\n Dylan Hicks, Mark Donnelly and Danny Sheahan lined out for Cork Constitution in their 25-12 loss to Ballynahinch at Temple Hill.<\/p>\n Roman Salanoa made his first start for Nenagh Ormond on his second appearance for the club in their 40-12 defeat away to Old Belvedere.<\/p>\n Tom Wood scored a try, a penalty and a conversion in Garryowen\u2019s 18-15 loss away to Blackrock College with George Hadden also in action.<\/p>\n Ben O\u2019Connor and Gene O\u2019Leary Kareem started for UCC in their 24-7 home reversal against Dublin University.<\/p>\n Emmet Calvey and Ois\u00edn Minogue started for Shannon in their 22-14 defeat away to Dungannon.<\/p>\n Tickets<\/p>\n Saturday, November 1<\/strong><\/p>\n Munster Rugby v Argentina XV, Thomond Park, 5pm;\u00a0Buy tickets here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, November 29<\/strong><\/p>\n URC Round 6: Munster Rugby v DHL Stormers, Thomond Park, 5.30pm;\u00a0Buy tickets here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, December 13<\/strong><\/p>\n Champions Cup Round 2: Munster Rugby v Gloucester Rugby, SuperValu P\u00e1irc U\u00ed Chaoimh, 5.30pm;\u00a0Buy tickets here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, December 27<\/strong><\/p>\n URC Round 7: Munster Rugby v Leinster Rugby, Thomond Park, 7.45pm;\u00a0Buy tickets here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, January 17<\/strong><\/p>\n Champions Cup Round 4: Munster Rugby v Castres Olympique, Thomond Park, 5.30pm;\u00a0Buy tickets here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Friday, January 23<\/strong><\/p>\n URC Round 10: Munster Rugby v Dragons RFC, Virgin Media Park, 7.45pm;\u00a0Buy tickets here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, February 28<\/strong><\/p>\n URC Round 12: Munster Rugby v Zebre Rugby, Thomond Park, 5.30pm;\u00a0Buy tickets here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, April 25<\/strong><\/p>\n URC Round 16: Munster Rugby v Ulster Rugby, Thomond Park, 5.30pm;\u00a0Buy tickets here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n