O’Leary could get Munster centre spot

TOMÁS O’LEARY could line out for Munster as outside centre in the Celtic League game with Llanelli at Stradey Park on Saturday.

O’Leary has been used as a scrum-half and a winger, but is set to make his debut at number 13 in Wales as coach Declan Kidney seeks to find a formula to beat Perpignan in the Heineken Cup quarter-final a week on.

The good news for Munster is that Christian Cullen is likely to play a part in the game, having made his return in a couple of friendlies over the last 10 days. Cullen has recovered from two major shoulder operations, but desperately needs game time in advance of the Heineken Cup.