Horgan gets Munster start

Anthony Horgan's impressive return to form in the All Ireland League semi-final for Cork Constitution has prompted an inclusion in the Munster side to face Connacht at Thomond Park on Frdiay evening.

There will be an all-international back five led by Paul O'Connell and Anthony Foley, and Jeremy Staunton will make a rare start at out-half.

MUNSTER (v Connacht): C Cullen, J Kelly, S Payne, J Holland, A Horgan; J Staunton, E Reddan; M Horan, J Flannery, G McIlwham, D O'Callaghan, P O'Connell, A Quinlan, D Wallace, A Foley.