Four changes for Munster

Munster coach Declan Kidney makes four changes, from the side that started against Border Reivers, for Friday's Magners League clash with Cardiff Blues.

Trevor Halstead, John Kelly and John O'Sullivan return from injury and Eoghan Hickey has been chosen ahead of Jeremy Manning at out-half.

Hooker Jerry Flannery is not included due to a slight leg strain at training in Limerick on Wednesday and his absence brings Denis Fogarty onto the bench for the first time this season following a shoulder operation.

MUNSTER (v Cardiff Blues): C Cullen; S Payne, B Murphy, T Halstead, J Kelly capt; E Hickey, T O'Leary; D Hurley, F Sheahan, F Pucciariello; C Wyatt, M O'Driscoll; A Quinlan, T McGann, J O'Sullivan.

Replacements: T Buckley, D Fogarty, D Ryan, M Melbourne, B O'Meara, J Manning, J O'Sullivan.

Cardiff Blues: B Blair; T James, J Robinson, M Stcherbina, C Czekaj; N Robinson, M Phillips; T Filise, R Thomas, G Powell, D Jones, R Sidoli, S Morgan, X Rush (capt), R Shellard.

Replacements: S Roberts, G Williams, B White, M Lewis, W Evans, M Luveitasau, N Macleod.