KEITH EARLS is relishing the opportunity to play in what he believes is an exciting back three against Italy this afternoon, as Ireland bid to take their plans for expansive rugby to the next level.

There is a suspicion that Munster's Red Army have been responsible of the purchase of many of the 35,000 tickets sold for the 13th Heineken Cup final being played at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, May 24.

Munster Rugby today outlined an update on plans for its new stadium in Limerick which is on target for completion by August 2008.

Munster's Donncha O'Callaghan and Jeremy Staunton are both ready to return to action for their clubs in the AIB League this Saturday.

All-Ireland League Rugby