Munster's Champions Cup Quarter-Final: Nankivell and Bielle-Biarrey in Action

Munster's Alex Nankivell starts and Bordeaux's Louis Bielle-Biarrey returns in the Champions Cup quarter-final.

Munster centre Alex Nankivell will feature in Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final against Bordeaux after his suspension was lifted. The New Zealand-born player replaces Sean O'Brien in midfield. Prolific France wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey is back for Bordeaux after missing their previous game. Various lineup changes and replacements are noted for both teams.

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