Gaffney has no major injury worries

NEW MUNSTER coach Alan Gaffney has no major injury worries other than long term injuries ahead of his side’s Celtic League opener against Llanelli on Saturday.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2002 - 01:00
Barry Coughlan

Llanelli were knocked out of the Celtic League by Munster at the semi- final stage last season and although their fans wanted a rematch in the European Cup final, their team were beaten by eventual winners, Leicester.

But last season’s dramas will be forgotten on Saturday night when Munster take their first step in competitive rugby under Gaffney at Stradey Park.

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