McIlwham in as Horan out for Italian job

MUNSTER have prepared for a huge battle in Italy this weekend, but their plans have been slightly disrupted with two-try hero Marcus Horan ruled out of the team.

However, it's not a source of huge concern as Munster have an instant international replacement in Scotsman Gordon McIlwham.

Horan will remain at home to recover from a slight back strain, and his place will be taken by McIlwham, in his first Heineken Cup start for the province.