Munster delay naming side

There are no surprises that coach Declan Kidney has not chosen a Munster side to meet Gwent Dragons in the Celtic League at Musgrave Park on Saturday just yet.

Ireland's John Kelly and Anthony Foley have been released, as has new sensation Barry Murphy. Paul Devlin, Anthon Pitout and Frederico Puciariello have all made their way back from injury.

MUNSTER SQUAD (v Dragons):

Backs: Shaun Payne, Ian Dowling, Paul Devlin, Mossy Lawlor, Anthony Horgan, Gary Connolly, Brian Touhy, Barry Murphy, Trevor Halstead, Anthon Pitout, John Kelly, Mike Prendergast, Tomas O'Leary, Frank Murphy, Paul Burke, Barry Keeshan.

Forwards: Federico Pucciariello, Tony Buckley, Eugene McGovern,Frank Roche, Denis Fogarty, Damian Varley, Mick O'Driscoll, Trevor Hogan, Donnacha Ryan, Anthony Foley, Stephen Keogh, Johnnny O'Connor, Anthony Kavanagh.