McGahan happy to make the tough calls

MUNSTER coach Tony McGahan sounded almost like Finance Minister Brian Lenihan when describing the selection of his squad for Sunday’s Heineken Cup clash with Ospreys as his toughest task of the year.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2010 - 00:00
Barry Coughlan

Yesterday in Limerick, McGahan reported he had more available playing resources than for some time and had the luxury of naming 28 of his top players for final consideration in a 23-man squad.

However, out of contention with long-term injuries are Jerry Flannery, Denis Fogarty, Marcus Horan, Felix Jones and Ian Dowling, Barry Murphy is back in action but not eligible.

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