Williams, Leamy back in Munster XV

Jim Williams and Denis Leamy have been restored to the Munster side to meet Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Coach Alan Gaffney said: "Denis and Jim have been outstanding in their appearances to date. Last week we felt Denis needed a rest and Jim wasn't available but now he is".

Paul O'Connell and Rob Henderson are also back from injury and Shaun Payne moves into the centre to allow John Kelly onto the wing.

MUNSTER (v Cardiff Blues): C Cullen; J Kelly, S Payne, R Henderson, A Horgan; R O'Gara, P Stringer; M Horan, F Sheahan, J Hayes; T Hogan, P O'Connell; J Williams, D Leamy, A Foley (capt).

Replacements: J Flannery, G McIlwham, T Bowman, A Quinlan, M Prendergast, P Burke, P Devlin.