McGahan’s calculated gamble

MUNSTER coach Tony McGahan handed the captain’s armband to seasoned international back-rower Denis Leamy, but named an experimental side to face Llanelli Scarlets in tonight’s Magners League clash in Wales.

There are three players retained from the side that started last week’s Amlin Cup quarter-final against Brive; Leamy, Lifeimi Mafi and Mick O’Driscoll.

The physical clashes against Brive, Leinster and Cardiff have taken their toll, according to McGahan, and tonight he is ready to risk not securing a home draw and top spot in the Magners to allow his front-line troops recover.