Munster keep the faith for Gloucester clash

Munster coach Alan Gaffney has given a vote of confidence to the same 15 for Saturday's Heineken European Cup game against Gloucester.

Gaffney was due to name his side for the clash yesterday, but delayed his selection due to a number of injury worries.

Munster face a daunting challenge if they are to qualify for the knockout stages for the fifth year in a row.

Victory is essential and even then it would appear that their best chance of advancement is as one of the two best runners up.

Kick off at Thomond Park on Saturday is at 2.45pm.

MUNSTER: Jeremy Staunton; John Kelly, Mike Mullins, Jason Holland, Mossie Lawlor; Ronan O'Gara, Peter Stringer; Marcus Horan, Frank Sheahan, John Hayes, Mick O'Driscoll, Donncha O'Callaghan, Jim Williams capt Alan Quinlan, Anthony Foley.

Replacements (from): Martin Cahill, James Blaney, Mick Galwey, Denis Leamy, Eddie Halvey,Mike Prendergast,Dom Malone,Killian Keane, Colm McMahon.