Gaffney names 24 of his squad

Alan Gaffney has only been able to name an extended squad of 24 players ahead of Munster's Celtic League assignment at second-placed Llanelli in Stradey Park on Friday.

The forward pack is expected to reamin the same, with Jim Williams leading the likes of prop Simon Kerr, blindside Stephen Keogh and prop Gordon McIlwham.

The changes may come in the backline, where Rob Henderson and Jason Jones-Hughes are likely to continue their partnership in the centre.