Kidney to mix it up for Reds’ Connacht Christmas cracker

MUNSTER coach Declan Kidney will almost certainly indulge in a mix and match operation when choosing his side for the Magners League game against Connacht at Musgrave Park on December 27.

Tue, 18 Dec, 2007 - 00:00
Charlie Mulqueen

In spite of their hammering at the hands of Newcastle Falcons in the European Challenge Cup on Sunday, Michael Bradley’s team are nicely poised to claim a place in the Heineken Cup ahead of Ulster based on their respective finishes in the League.

Munster need to win that game to remain in contention for the title so the game should serve as a welcome treat after the Christmas excesses.

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