O’Gara at helm for Connacht clash
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.