Penney with plenty to ponder for trip to Ulster

Munster’s fine recent run of form that has moved them seven points clear at the top of the RaboDirect Pro12 has left head coach Rob Penney with a few selection headaches for what is certain to be a very difficult game against Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday.

A number of second tier players stepped up to the plate in several games when the bigger names were absent, for one reason or another, so the New Zealander will think long and hard before naming his squad.

“Rewarding the guys who have done a great job is something that is always in the back of the minds because you have got to keep feeding and inspiring this group,” he acknowledged.