Pucciariello returns to drive Munster front row

FEDERICO PUCCIARIELLO, who impressed in the Barbarians’ victory over World Cup champions South Africa a fortnight ago, is named in the Munster front row for tomorrow’s Heineken Cup game against the Llanelli Scarlets at Thomond Park.

His recall entitles Marcus Horan to a well earned rest, all the more so because his wife, Kate, this week gave birth to a daughter, Heather, the couple’s first child.

Horan starts on the bench where he is joined by Niall Ronan who takes over from James Coughlan.