David Young has made one change from the team that defeated London Irish last weekend, which sees Tom Shanklin start on the wing as Mosese Luveitasau has picked up a minor knee injury. Tom James has returned from the IRB Sevens and takes his place on the bench.
The Blues have sold a total of 38,765 tickets for the first two Heineken Cup homes matches this season and are advising supporters who have not purchased tickets that no further tickets will be made available.
“Munster proved they were the best side in Europe last season by beating Biarritz in the final and they have won their opening two matches in this season’s competition; they are very much a form side,” said Blues captain Xavier Rush.
“Their top players were in good shape in the autumn internationals series, so as a team they will be a very hard prospect for us on Sunday.
“What is clear for anyone to see is that Munster are a very committed side and fly half Ronan O’Gara directs their game plan – he is a key man for them.”
Blues: Ben Blair, Tom Shanklin, Jamie Robinson, Marc Stcherbina, Chris Czekaj, Nick Robinson, Mike Phillips, Gethin Jenkins, T Rhys Thomas, Taufa’ao Filise, Deiniol Jones, James Goode, Scott Morgan, Martyn Williams, Xavier Rush (capt)
Replacements: John Yapp, Duane Goodfield, Bradley Davies, Mark Lewis, Ed Fairhurst, Nick Macleod, Tom James
Munster: tbc