Kelly ready for the challenge

JOHN KELLY has faced some huge challenges in his career but reckons one of the biggest will come against Heineken Cup minnows Viadana this evening.

In ordinary circumstances, Kelly should be relaxed as he prepares to help Munster to what should be a conclusive victory, but there will be one nagging worry for him tonight the spectre of young Mossie Lawlor.

Kelly is back in the side after injury, returning for his first full game since Munster beat Perpignan at Thomond Park on October 19 and for his first taste of competitive rugby since damaging his knee against Australia last month.