Kidney gives nod to Irish

Declan Kidney has made a welcome decision for Irish rugby by selecting loose-head prop Darragh Hurley ahead of Federico Pucciariello on the Munster side against Cardiff Blues in the Heineken Cup at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Also, Barry Murphy has received a vote of confidence in place of Lifeimi Mafi, who has also been placed on the bench. All Black Christian Cullen does not make the replacements.