Dowling set for wing role after taking full part in “robust session’

IAN DOWLING is expected to take up his normal position on Munster “s left wing in tomorrow’s Heineken Cup semi-final against Leinster at Croke Park.

Despite shipping a slight knock to his leg at training on Tuesday, the Kilkenny man took a full part in “a robust session” in Musgrave Park yesterday, according to the club’s official website.

Dowling could rekindle his 2006 Heineken Cup semi-final head-to-head with Ireland international, Shane Horgan, with Leinster coach Michael Cheika set to promote the Meath man from the bench.