Anthony Foley calls up the shock troops

Anthony Foley has wasted no time in recalling Ireland’s Six Nations heroes as the province continue to seek the victories required to help them to a top two Guinness Pro12 finish.

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell, Munster’s skipper Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray have all been handed starts for this evening’s intriguing tie at BT Murrayfiled, Munster’s fourth last league game of the season.

Currently deadlocked with second placed Ulster on 58 points with the 12 games won each – only a two-point superior points’ difference gives Ulster the advantage – Munster desperately need a win from tonight’s game, with the two Irish provinces scheduled to meet in four weeks’ time.