Warwick ruled out of clash with Warriors

PAUL WARWICK has been ruled out of tonight’s opening Magners League clash against Glasgow Warriors at Firhill but Munster, captained by Mick O’Driscoll yet again, welcome back high-flyers Doug Howlett and Lifeimi Mafi for the big game.

And while the safe bet would be on Howlett and Mafi to make the biggest impact for the reigning champions, All Black icon Howlett thinks rookies like Felix Jones, Tom Gleeson and Billy Holland could be the players to watch.

Howlett, downplaying his return to competitive rugby, is keenly looking forward to the game but says he is equally positive about the possible impact from the new Munster brood.