O’Connell back as stars bid farewell to Munster

MUNSTER, who roll out the big guns at Thomond Park tonight, will be led by Paul O’Connell as the champions wrap-up their Magners League programme against the Ospreys (7.45pm).

Tonight promises to be an emotional occasion when two of their longest servants, Anthony Horgan and Frank Sheahan, take to the Thomond Park stage for the last time in Munster colours. Both are on the bench and will be given game time.

Sheahan made his debut for Munster in November 1996 (v Western Samoa) while Horgan’s came eight months later in the interprovincial against Connacht. Since then between them they have won more than 300 competitive caps. Horgan’s career record of 38 tries includes 14 in the Heineken Cup.