Munster recall Irish quintet for Glasgow tie

IRELAND A internationals Tomas O’Leary, Barry Murphy and Mick O’Driscoll, along with Anthony Foley and Donncha O’Callaghan, are all included in the Munster squad for Saturday’s Celtic League clash with Glasgow at Thomond Park (3.30pm).

Also included is Ian Dowling, who was due to make his debut at A level, but was forced to withdraw on the eve of the game with a groin strain.

Garryowen flanker Anthony Kavanagh is named, as is his club colleague Conor Kilroy.

Table-topping Munster have won seven of their last eight matches , the exception being a 23-35 loss to Leinster at the RDS on New Year’s Eve. The Munster men have lost just one of their last 25 home games.

Glasgow Warriors have won only one of their last seven encounters in all competitions: 50-35 at home to Bourgoin in the European Cup in January.

Forwards: F. Roche, T. Buckley, E. McGovern, F. Pucciariello, D. Fogarty, D Varley, T. Hogan, M. O’Driscoll, D. O’Callaghan, D. Ryan, S. Keogh, J. O’Connor, A. Foley, J. O’Sullivan, A. Kavanagh.

Backs: T. O’Leary, M. Prendergast, M. Lawlor, P. Burke, B. Keeshan, C. Kilroy, A. Horgan, I. Dowling, J. Kelly, A. Pitout, T. Halstead, G. Connolly, B. Murphy, S. Payne.