Sheahan ruled outfor Scarlets clash

ALTHOUGH Frankie Sheahan is a late defection due to a calf injury, Munster face Llanelli Scarlets at Stradey Park this evening (5.30pm) confident of a record-equalling 10th successive victory in the Celtic League.

A favourable result will keep the pressure on long-time pacesetters Neath-Swansea Ospreys, who play Glasgow in a tricky encounter at Hughendon later this evening. The Ospreys are five points ahead of Munster but have played a game more.

“This is a big match for both teams,” insisted Munster coach Alan Gaffney.