Reds wary of another shock as Carr set to motor

MUNSTER fans have a first opportunity to watch new signing Fionn Carr in action when he lines out for Connacht in tonight’s Magners League clash at Thomond Park.

Dubliner Carr, one of the most highly-rated young backs in the country, was snapped up by Munster a couple of months ago while Connacht hooker, Limerick’s Sean Cronin is another who could be making the provincial switch. Munster wouldn’t lack for motivation tonight given their shock 12-6 defeat to Michael Bradley’s side at Christmas.

Though Connacht were crushed by Northampton in the European Challenge Cup last weekend, coach Michael Bradley has made just one change for the trip Shannonside with Troy Nathan forming a new centre partnership alongside Niva Ta’auso.