Craig Casey replaces Irish centurion Murray at scrum-half with prop Roman Salanoa making his first European start in a much-changed Munster side. Saints have made four changes as they seek a first win in the competition. England stalwart Courtney Lawes returns to the back row, while 20-year-old Fin Smith starts at fly-half. Lock David Ribbans is back from injury and Rory Hutchinson starts at inside centre as Saints bid for a first victory at Thomond Park. There are nine changes in all for Munster, with Joey Carbery, Jack Crowley and captain Peter O'Mahony all recalled. Antoine Frisch, Calvin Nash, Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell and Tadgh Beirne also return with Gavin Coombes moving from the second row to number eight. Murray, who won his 100th cap for Ireland in the autumn internationals, has appeared from the bench in Munster's past two United Rugby Championship games. The top eight sides from two 12-team pools will advance to the last 16.
Northampton Saints - Munster Rugby live - 18 December 2022 - Eurosport2nd HalfSmithSkosan78' Scott-YoungHinkley75' O'MahonyKendellen75' EarlsKendellen75' KleynHodnett69' Carbery67' AugustusMoon66' ProctorDingwall66' WallerIyogun57' Casey56' ScannellBarron55' CrowleyScannell54' O’Donoghue52' Ludlam52' PainterPetch51' MurrayCasey49' LoughmanKilcoyne49' 1st HalfCarbery36' Coombes35' Smith28' Carbery26' Smith19' Carbery14' Coombes13' avant-matchFollow the Champions Cup live Rugby match between Northampton Saints and Munster Rugby with Eurosport. The match starts at 13:00 on 18 December 2022. Catch the latest Northampton Saints and Munster Rugby news and find up to date Rugby standings, results, top scorers and previous winners. Rugby fans can find the latest Rugby news, interviews, expert commentary and watch free replays.