Munster fingers crossed for O’Connell and Earls

MUNSTER coach Tony McGahan will announce his squad for Saturday’s Heineken Cup quarter-final against Northampton Saints today, with hopes that Paul O’Connell and Keith Earls will be available for selection.

Tue, 06 Apr, 2010 - 01:00
Colm O’Connor

The two Lions missed Friday night’s Magners League defeat to Leinster due to groin strains, and team management are keeping their fingers crossed that the duo will be passed fit.

Munster reassembled in Limerick yesterday after the weekend off and the match day squad will be announced after another session this morning.

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