After a rare opening day Heineken Cup defeat for Munster, questions are being asked of Tony McGahan’s squad

Frankie Sheahan attempts to answer some of them.

Q: Should the old guard return for Munster on Saturday?

A: “The first game away from home is always a difficult one, and Munster will be pleased to have gotten a bonus point. It’s great to have a very strong squad where they were able to bring the likes of Marcus Horan, John Hayes – and in particular David Wallace, who played very well – off the bench. He made the very important line-break which ultimately setup the bonus-point score. It’s all about balance, and the big thing is not guaranteeing any fella his position. The front row is good and competitive, Tony Buckley did well against London Irish and Jerry Flannery is back in the mix now, so there could be a change there. I’d be anticipating Wallace coming back into the frame somewhere in the back row – but I’m not sure at whose expense.”