Munster can’t afford Dip in form

NEC Harlequins have turned to veteran Tony Diprose to lead their challenge against Munster at Twickenham tomorrow (1pm).

And coach Mark Evans predicted the game could be one of the Heineken Cup classics as he handed Diprose the captaincy, taking over from Luke Sherriff, who was in charge for the club's ill-fated encounter with Castres last weekend.

Quins have not made as many changes as expected by Munster coach Alan Gaffney, who predicted up to eight alterations from the team beaten in France.