Internationals and injuries leads Kidney to send for back-up

MUNSTER coach Declan Kidney has applied for three new player licences for his Celtic League squad ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Newport Gwent Dragons at Musgrave Park (5.15pm).

In the absence of Jerry Flannery and the injured Frankie Sheahan, Kidney will require the services of an extra hooker to join Denis Fogarty in the squad. Damien Varley (Garryowen) is the man in question and he could yet be joined by clubmate Anthony Kavanagh, needed as an additional back row player.

Also required is Dolphin out-half Barry Keeshan, second highest scorer in all three divisions of the AIB League this season with 97 points.