Internationals missing from Munster friendly side

Munster coach Declan Kidney has chosen a 24-man squad for Friday's pre-season friendly against Northampton Saints at Thomond Park (kick-off 6.30pm).

Returned second row Mick O’Driscoll, Shannon’s gigantic prop Tony Buckley, and former Connacht number eight John O’Sullivan will be the main attractions in the absence of the Ireland internationals.

MUNSTER SQUAD (v Northampton):

Forwards: Frank Roche, Jerry Flannery, Tony Buckley, Denis Fogarty, Eugene McGovern, Donnacha Ryan, Brian Madigan, Mick O'Driscoll, John O'Sullivan, Johnny O'Connor, Stephen Keogh, Frank Cogan, Anthony Foley.

Backs: Ben Martin, Barry Murphy, Paul Devlin, Mike Mullins, Rob Henderson, Ian Dowling, Mossie Lawlor, Jeremy Manning, Paul Burke, Frank Murphy, Mike Prendergast.