O’Gara takes captain’s armband

RONAN O’GARA takes the captain’s armband for tonight’s Magners League clash with Benetton Treviso at Thomond Park (7.45), taking over from Denis Leamy, who gets a break after playing six of seven games for Munster this season.

Leamy has filled in with distinction for injured skipper Paul O’Connell and could well be the one being groomed to take long-term responsibility.

But O’Gara was the obvious choice in Leamy’s absence, considering his vast experience as both player and captain in the past.