That's all from this derby as Leinster earn the bragging rights to move up to sixth in the URC standings with their second win of the campaign.

They hadn't it all their own way though, particularly in the first half, and in defeat Munster deservedly claimed a losing bonus point to only drop one place in the standings, passed by Leinster to sit down in 12th.

Munster have made seven alterations to the side that defeated Racing 92 in the Champions Cup last weekend.

Shane Daly returns from injury, while Josh Wycherley, Kieran Brookes, Fineen Wycherley, Jack O'Donoghue, Alex Kendellen and Gavin Coombes are also brought into the starting XV.

There is a milestone for Sean O'Brien, who switches from the wing to outside centre as he prepares to make his 50th appearance for Munster.

Tadhg Beirne and Craig Casey, the two Munster players included in Andy Farrell's latest Ireland squad, both start.

Munster have recovered from their opening URC defeat by Glasgow Warriors with a victory over the Bulls and a draw against Ulster.

Munster: Ben O'Connor; Shay McCarthy, Sean O'Brien, Alex Nankivell, Shane Daly; Charlie O'Shea, Craig Casey; Josh Wycherley, Marnus Van der Merwe, Kieran Brookes; Fineen Wycherley, Tadhg Beirne (capt); Jack O'Donoghue, Alex Kendellen, Gavin Coombes.

Replacements: Clein, Donnelly, Ala'alatoa, Edogbo, Gleeson, B O'Donovan, Hanrahan, Wood.