With Ronan O’Gara ruled out through injury, the worst kept secret in Munster rugby circles was confirmed when Munster coach Alan Gaffney stated that Paul Burke would start this weekend’s Heineken Cup game.

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ALAN GAFFNEY last night finally dismissed the chances of Christian Cullen playing in any of the Heineken Cup pool matches.