Munster close to full strength

Marcus Horan, David Wallace and Frank Sheahan did not train with Munster this afternoon ahead of their crucial Heineken Cup tie with Leicester Tigers at Thomond Park on Saturday.

"We would rather let them recover from their knocks and bruises than over extend them," said coach Declan Kidney.

They will be at full strength except for the injured absence of Trevor Halstead. Lifeimi Mafi is likely to partner Barry Murphy in the centre again.

MUNSTER SQUAD (v Leicester Tigers).

(Forwards): J Hayes, M Horan, F Pucciariello, T Buckley, D Hurley, A Kyriacou, F Sheahan, J Flannery, P O'Connell, D O'Callaghan, M O'Driscoll, C Wyatt, J Coughlan, D Leamy ,A Foley, D Wallace;

(Backs): P Stringer, T O'Leary, R O'Gara, B O'Meara, J Manning, E Hickey, I Dowling, J Kelly, L Mafi, B Murphy, S Payne, C Cullen, M Lawlor.