Keane to take full back place

Killian Keane has been given the task of filling in for injured full backs Dominic Crotty and Jeremy Staunton on the Munster side to meet Connacht in the Celtic League quarter-final at Musgrave Park on Friday evening.

Moreover, Colm McMahon, more recognised as a flanker at this level, will be at right wing and second row Paul O'Connell will make his competitive return from injury

MUNSTER (v Connacht): Killian Keane; Colm McMahon, Mike Mullins, Jason Holland, Mossie Lawler; Ronan O'Gara, Peter Stringer; Marcus Horan, Frank Sheahan, John Hayes; Paul O'Connell, Donncha O'Callaghan; Jim Williams, Alan Quinlan, Anthony Foley.

Munster replacements will be finalised later in the week