Kidney names squad

Munster coach Declan Kidney has named a 26 strong squad for the Magners League clash with Leinster at Thomond Park on Wednesday.

"This is the start of a very intensive and very important period for us," said Kidney.

"We have three huge games starting with the one against Leinster followed by a trip to Galway and the game against Dragons. It is important from the context of qualifying for the Heineken Cup next season that we have improved our position after these games are over".

MUNSTER SQUAD (v Leinster):

Forwards: J Hayes, F Pucciariello, D Hurley, T Buckley, A Kyriacou, F Sheahan, D O'Callaghan, P O'Connell, C Wyatt, D Ryan, D Wallace, D Leamy, J O'Sullivan, J Coughlan, T McGann.

Backs: P Stringer, T O'Leary, R O'Gara, J Manning, L Mafi, T Halstead, B Murphy, J Kelly, I Dowling, C Cullen, S Payne.