Munster name strong team to face Borders

Munster coach Declan Kidney has named a strong squad, led by Anthony Foley, for the Celtic League opener against The Borders at Thomond Park on Friday night (7.10pm).

Injury doubts Shaune Payne (neck) and John Kelly (stitches) have both been included in the squad.

The starting XV will be announced later in the week.

MUNSTER SQUAD (v The Borders): S Payne, J Manning, J Kelly, R Henderson, M Lawlor, T Halstead, B Murphy, P Burke, F Murphy, P Stringer, D Ryan, A Foley, D Wallace, D Leamy, F Pucciariello, J Flannery, M Horan, A Quinlan, F Roche, F Sheahan, J O'Sullivan, M O'Driscoll, S Keogh, T Hogan.