Gaffney hands Munster debut to Flannery

JERRY FLANNERY will make his competitive debut for Munster in tomorrow night’s Celtic League clash with Llanelli Scarlets at Thomond Park (7.30pm).

Hooker Flannery, 24, rejoined the province after a two-year spell with Connacht, and is set to be an integral part of the set-up according to coach Alan Gaffney.

“He is a quality player and has got a lot of experience in his time with Connacht. We need players like him, especially in World Cup year, and I believe that he is good enough to make the grade at a high level,” Gaffney said.