RONAN O’GARA last night revealed the depth of his hurt at being dropped for Ireland’s clash with world champions South Africa last November.

JAMES COUGHLAN has been playing great rugby all year with Munster A, Dolphin and – when he gets a chance – Munster. With Denis Leamy currently sidelined by injury, he could be handed a starting place at the Liberty Stadium tomorrow evening.

THE one obvious decision facing Munster coach Tony McGahan as he ponders his team for Saturday’s Heineken Cup clash with Italian side Benetton Treviso at Thomond Park is whether to continue with the midfield axis of New Zealander Lifeimi Mafi and South African Jean De Villiers.

THE All Blacks have arrived on Irish soil for matches against Ireland and Munster.

DAVID Wallace is making a habit of scoring crucial tries against Sale Sharks in the Heineken Cup.

DONNCHA O’CALLAGHAN is issuing a call to arms to Munster supporters this week as his side bids for a win that would see them head for another Cardiff final, scene of their great triumph of 2006.