Munster hoping for repeat of Mafi magic against Scarlets

LIFIEMI MAFI makes his first start for Munster in tomorrow’s Magners League clash with Llanelli Scarlets in Stradey Park (Setanta Sports, 5.35pm).

Munster hoping for repeat of Mafi magic against Scarlets
Sat, 04 Nov, 2006 - 00:00
Barry Coughlan

Leinster also play Welsh opposition, but have home advantage at Donnybrook tonight (Setanta Sports, 7.30pm) against the Newport Gwent Dragons.

Both Munster coach Declan Kidney and Leinster’s Michael Cheika have had to ring the changes because of Ireland’s involvement in the autumn series of internationals.

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