O’Gara at helm for Connacht clash

RONAN O’GARA will captain Munster when the European champions clash with Connacht in the Magners League at Thomond Park tomorrow (5pm).

Paul O’Connell has been rested but could still play a role in this crucial tie — he is named as one of the seven reserves while Mick O’Driscoll partners Donncha O’Callaghan in the second row.

The Munster coach Declan Kidney has given a long overdue rest to Shaun Payne and has named Christian Cullen, recently recovered from another injury, at full-back.