Paul O'Connell made a successful return in Munster's workmanlike RaboDirect PRO12 win over the Newport Gwent Dragons.
Ospreys welcome back Justin Tipuric for their clash with Connacht, while Paul O'Connell is named on Munster's bench.
Munster were knocked off the top of the table as they suffered a shock 29-19 defeat away at Benetton Treviso.
Leigh Halfpenny will make his first appearance for Cardiff this season while Munster look to make history in Italy.
A second-half resurgence from Munster ensured a 43-21 victory and denied Zebre their first ever RaboDirect Pro12 win.
Round two of RaboDirect Pro12 begins with four Friday fixtures featuring Munster, Cardiff Blues, Ulster and the Dragons.
Munster outscored an under-strength Edinburgh team by five tries to two in Cork as they claimed a 34-23 victory.
BJ Botha has been ruled out for the opening month of Munster's season after suffering a medial ligament tear.
We preview the new season and Paul Wallace gives his verdict on the teams in the RaboDirect PRO12.
Peter O'Mahony has been appointed as the new captain of Munster, taking over from Doug Howlett.
Munster have signed South African winger Gerhard van den Heever on a two-year contract.
Exeter Chiefs will face the Heineken Cup champions for the second successive season after they were drawn with Toulon.
Newcastle have made Munster centre Danny Barnes their seventh new signing ahead of next season's Premiership return.
Ronan O'Gara has agreed to become assistant coach of Racing Metro after announcing his retirement from rugby.
Munster have been handed a boost with the news coaches Anthony Foley and Ian Costello have agreed contract extensions.
Munster captain Doug Howlett has announced his retirement from rugby union on medical advice.
Munster overturned an eight-point half-time deficit to ensure that Zebre finished their campaign without a victory.
Zebre go in search of their first ever PRO12 win when they host Munster at Stadio XXV Aprile in Parma on Friday.
Clermont Auvergne reached their first Heineken Cup final with a tense 16-10 victory over Munster at Stade de la Mosson.
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