Dowling and Warwick aiming to bounce back

FOUR Munster players, more than others, would have endured rather sleepless nights as they awaited today’s announcement of the 22-man squad to face Leinster in the big Magners League clash at the RDS tomorrow.

Ian Dowling made the left wing position his own over the past couple of years but injury has seriously stalled his season to date and in his absence Denis Hurley has turned in a series of outstanding performances in the number 11 jersey. And newcomer Felix Jones also has an eye on the spot.

With Ronan O’Gara unavailable for the first month or so, Paul Warwick would have seen an opportunity to press his claims for a starting place either at out-half or at full-back. In his case, too, injury intervened and he has only just returned to full fitness.