Keogh and Dowling set for Munster starts

SHANNON pair Stephen Keogh and Ian Dowling are poised to come into Munster’s starting line-up for tomorrow night’s Celtic League clash with Edinburgh Gunners at Murrayfield (7.30, Setanta Sports).

Coach Declan Kidney will finalise his starting line-up this afternoon after some of the 26 strong panel have been tested for knocks and bruises following the side’s hectic recent programme.

This is Munster’s third game in ten days and will be followed by a couple of Heineken European Cup matches against Castres next Friday night and Sale Sharks on January 14 before yet another clash with Newport Gwent Dragons a week later.