Gaffney picks strong side for Ulster clash

Munster coach Alan Gaffney has picked a strong side to emulate last year's achievement in getting to the Celtic League final for their semi-final against Ulster at Thomond Park on Friday evening.

Full back Jeremy Staunton and centre Mike Mullins have continued to find favour with Gaffney, who is in search of a sharper edge to Munster's attacking play in behind a fierce set of forwards that include international regulars John Hayes and Anthony Foley.