Heineken European Cup: Kidney names an unchanged Munster

Munster coach Declan Kidney has named an unchanged team for Saturday’s crucial final Heineken Cup pool game against Castres.

Wed, 09 Jan, 2002 - 15:54

Munster coach Declan Kidney has named an unchanged team for Saturday’s crucial final Heineken Cup pool game against Castres.

Kidney will field the same side which drubbed Harlequins 51-17 in Limerick last Saturday as Munster bid for a victory in France which will secure a home tie in the quarter-finals later this month.

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