Arno Botha who scored a hat-trick against Kings in Round 11 in Cork.

Preparations are well underway for Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 encounter against Zebre at Stadio Giovanni Mari (8.35pm local/7.35pm Irish).

Preparations are well underway for Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 encounter against Zebre at Stadio Giovanni Mari (8.35pm local/7.35pm Irish).

It will be the first time a Guinness PRO14 game will be played at the Milan venue with Zebre moving the game as part of a celebratory weekend of rugby coinciding with the Six Nations Italy Women v Scotland Women tie on Sunday.

The Munster team that will depart for Milan will be named at midday on Thursday.

See the best training photos here.

Next Home Game

Saturday, February 29

Munster v Scarlets, Thomond Park, 5pm; Buy tickets here