One step at a time for Munster

PAUL O’CONNELL might have a sore hip, but the Munster skipper, and now Lions captain, will be fit to lead the holders into battle against Leinster in the Heineken Cup semi-final at Croke Park on Saturday week.

For the moment, however, the Munster squad aren’t looking beyond tonight’s vital Magners League clash with Llanelli Scarlets .

Accordingly, the men in red will go for broke, led by Mick O’Driscoll who has again come in to replace O’Connell in the team, and as captain.