Eight weeks of pre-season training has come to an end with preparations well underway for the competitive season.

Eight weeks of pre-season training has come to an end with preparations well underway for the competitive season.

The Guinness PRO14 kicks off with Cheetahs in round 1 in Thomond Park on Saturday (5.15pm).

Buy tickets online here, from the Munster Rugby Ticket Offices in Irish Independent Park and Thomond Park, or by calling 061 421103.

On the injury front, Tommy O’Donnell is following HIA protocols this week after sustaining a knock in Friday night’s defeat against Exeter Chiefs.

Stephen Archer has progressed to full training after rehabbing the pec injury he sustained against Edinburgh in May.

Continuing to rehab: Tyler Bleyendaal (neck), Chris Cloete (groin), Conor Oliver (toe), Chris Farrell (knee), Liam O’Connor (knee), Jack O’Donoghue (knee), and Ronan O’Mahony (ankle).