How times have changed. When Ireland toured South Africa back in 1998, it was clear the only player in the Irish squad the Springboks knew was Keith Wood, who had played a key role in the Lions test series win over our hosts the previous season.

Munster coach Tony McGahan has decided to give seven of Munster's eight Lions a run out in the Magner's League against The Scarlets at Musgrave Park tomorrow evening (7.30pm).