Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Michael Milne.James Crombie/INPHO FreeTeam news Milne debuts as injury-hit Munster make seven changes for Cardiff Mike Haley returns from injury to feature for the first time since January. 12.20pm, 24 Apr 2025 Share options MICHAEL MILNE WILL make his Munster debut in the province’s URC trip to Cardiff tomorrow [KO 7.35pm TG4/Premier Sports 1], while Mike Haley returns from injury to feature for the first time since January. In total there are seven changes to the team that lost to the Bulls last weekend. Tom Ahern, Stephen Archer, Conor Murray and Josh Wycherley were all unavailable due to injury after picking up knocks against the Bulls, while John Hodnett and Peter O’Mahony also miss out due to short-term injuries. Advertisement Haley starts at fullback after recovering from an ankle injury, with Calvin Nash also fit to return on the right wing as Thaakir Abrahams moves from fullback to the left wing. Alex Nankivell and Tom Farrell continue in the Munster midfield, and Craig Casey returns from illness to partner Jack Crowley in the half-back positions. Y Tîm | The Team 🆚 @Munsterrugby 3⃣ Changes to starting XV ©️ Liam Belcher skipper 🔚 Final game at the Arms Park this season 🔗 https://t.co/b9vviq8UhE#YmlaenCaerdydd pic.twitter.com/HCBAFJxBXK— Cardiff Rugby (@Cardiff_Rugby) April 24, 2025 Milne, Niall Scannell and John Ryan start in the front row, with Fineen Wycherley back to join captain Tadhg Beirne in the second room. Jack O’Donoghue and Alex Kendellen continue in the back row while Gavin Coombes returns following an ankle knock. Diarmuid Barron is named among the replacements after recovering from a shoulder/arm injury with Mark Donnelly, Ronan Foxe, Jean Kleyn and Quinn completing the forward cover. Paddy Patterson, Tony Butler and Seán O’Brien are the backline replacements. 15. Mike Haley 14. Calvin Nash 13. Tom Farrell 12. Alex Nankivell 11. Thaakir Abrahams 10. Jack Crowley 9. Craig Casey 1. Michael Milne 2. Niall Scannell 3. John Ryan 4. Fineen Wycherley 5. Tadhg Beirne (capt) 6. Jack O’Donoghue 7. Alex Kendellen 8. Gavin Coombes Replacements: 16. Diarmuid Barron 17. Mark Donnelly 18. Ronan Foxe 19. Jean Kleyn 20. Ruadhán Quinn 21. Paddy Patterson 22. Tony Butler 23. Seán O’Brien Ciarán Kennedy View 3 comments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Milne debuts as injury-hit Munster make seven changes for Cardiff”. 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