O'Driscoll to lead Munster

Loyal Munster forward Mick O'Driscoll has won the privilege of leading Munster into action against Llanelli Scarlets in the Magner's League at Stradey Park on Sunday.

Other than that, Declan Kidney has given little away in announcing a 24-man squad that will look to overturn Munster's poor form in the League.

Lifeimi Mafi and Andy Kyriacou, who both made such a favourable impression in the Heineken Cup, look certain to start.

MUNSTER (v Llanelli Scarlets): D Hurley, F Pucciariello, T Ryan, T Buckley, A Kyriacou, S Cronin, D Ryan, C Wyatt, M O'Driscoll capt, A Quinlan, T McGann, J O'Sullivan, J Coughlan, G Hurley, T O'Leary, J Manning, E Hickey, T Halstead, L Mafi, B Murphy, J Kelly, I Dowling, M Lawlor, S Payne.