Wizards of Oz

Wallaby lock JUSTIN HARRISON throws the spotlight on the Australian influence in tomorrow’s Heineken Cup semi-final – and reveals Michael Cheika’s pugilistic prowess.

MICHAEL CHEIKA and Alan Gaffney will need to be at their most innovative to guide Leinster to victory over Munster in tomorrow’s Croke Park semi-final.

Munster’s Australian coaches Tony McGahan and Laurie Fisher have built on the strengths laid down by Declan Kidney before he took over the Ireland squad. They may not play the most attractive rugby in the world, but the red-shirted guys are highly effective. The way they won the last Magners League game between the teams makes them hot favourites.