McGahan puts Earls and Mafi centre stage

MUNSTER’S Keith Earls will link up yet again with Lifeimi Mafi for tonight’s crucial Magners League fixture at the Firhill Stadium in Glasgow (7.45, Setanta Ireland).

In the continued absence of the injured Rua Tipoki, who hopes to be fit by next weekend, Earls has an opportunity to renew his midfield partnership with Mafi.

That affords Denis Hurley a further chance to impress Munster coach, Tony McGahan while Peter Stringer returns against a Glasgow side desperate to continue a hugely successful home record against Irish teams.