O’Connell set for comeback

PAUL O’CONNELL will play his first competitive rugby since March tomorrow night when he lines out for Young Munster against Shannon at Thomond Park, Munster manager Sean Payne confirmed yesterday.

Munster, Ireland and Lions lock O’Connell has been out of commission since playing for the national side against Scotland in the 2010 Six Nations, kept on the sidelines by a groin infection and subsequent complications.

However if he comes through the weekend’s club game he will go into the Munster squad for the Magners League home game against Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park seven days later.