Brian Walsh searches for consistency as Munster bid to close gap on Connacht

Munster begin an all-important phase of the season at Musgrave Park tomorrow (5pm) where a win over Ospreys will help them to reduce the nine-point gap between themselves and Guinness Pro12 table-toppers Connacht.

Both teams will have players absent due to international commitments, with Ospreys hoping to spring their excellent scrum-half Rhys Webb from the bench for a first appearance since he suffered a serious knee injury in a World Cup warm-up outing last August.

Munster currently enjoy a six-point advantage over Ospreys, having played a game fewer.