MUNSTER HOPE TO have centre Alex Nankivell available for Saturday’s URC semi-final clash with Glasgow Warriors [KO 6pm, TG4/Premier Sports] at Thomond Park.
The 27-year-old has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury against Edinburgh last month.
However Munster say Nankivell will increase his training over the coming days, with a decision on his availability for the Glasgow game to be made later this week.
Munster reported no fresh injury concerns from Friday’s URC quarter-final defeat of Ospreys.
Joey Carbery will undergo surgery today after injuring his thumb against Ulster on 1 June.
Tom Ahern suffered an ankle injury in the same game and is due to see a specialist with a view to surgery.
Nankivell would be a great bonus to Munster if available…. He’s been outstanding and has really been a great addition to the squad… he’s hard to pin down in the tackle, he has great vision and pops up when least expected with good running lines, he also has a great engine and has loads to offer in defence. Excellent all rounder.
@Den: He’s also got a good partnership with Frisch which was understandable lacking in O’Brien last Friday.
Ahern Vs Baird Vs Izzy ? Some generation of hybrid locks/ flankers coming through
@Gary Galligan: I feel like Ahern’s window is getting further away with the timings around his injuries. Granted at 22 he’s still pretty young.
@Thesaltyurchin: he’s very young unfairness. Baird is getting more and more big game experience and I’d fit will travel to SA. Aherne would have seriously benefited from the tour
@Thesaltyurchin: I know you’re a glass is half empty sort but you’re having a laugh writing off Ahern. He’s a freak of a talent! Still so young too as you point out. He’s been unlucky when it comes to the timing of his injuries but his time will come.
All of that just to lose to Leinster
@Emmet Burns: well done Emmet…..
@Emmet Burns: Enjoy the trip to the High Veldt.
@TL55: lol. A very measured response!
As if that will make a difference. A squad player in a team made up of squad players. Shows how far Munster have fallen. Sad
@Skip Prescott: Wow. How long did it take you to come up with those words of wisdom?. Truely mind-changing stuff. Sad, I think, is posts like this not Munster.
@John Ludgate: are you crying John Floodgate??
@Skip Prescott: This site is getting worse, there are fewer trolls in Frozen, than there are here.
@Kingshu: In fairness his trolling effort was truly lamentable. Needs to try harder or better still just call a permanent halt.
@Skip Prescott: Muppet
@Skip Prescott: Yep. Still a muppet
@Skip Prescott: good to have all the squad available for the home semi final. Nice to not have to travel to SA for a match after finishing top of the table.
@Skip Prescott: Really that’s it. going for names now
@Skip Prescott: Remind me who the current champions are?
Munster should be beating Glasgow , expect them to be comfortable winners here