Four changes for Munster

Munster coach Declan Kidney has made four changes, one positional, from the side that started against Llanelli Scarlets last time out, for the Magners League clash with Newport-Gwent Dragons at Musgrave Park on Saturday (5pm).

Alan Quinlan has recovered from pneumonia to take over from Donnacha Ryan on the blindside.

Brian Carney switch wings to accommodate the return of Ian Dowling who takes over from Anthony Horgan.

Christain Cullen is named at full back.

MUNSTER (v The Dragons): Christian Cullen; Ian Dowling, Barry Murphy, Lifeimi Mafi, Brian Carney; Ronan O'Gara, Tomas O'Leary; Marcus Horan, Frank Sheahan, John Hayes; Donncha O'Callaghan, Mick O'Driscoll; Alan Quinlan, John O'Sullivan, Anthony Foley (capt).

Replacements: Denis Fogarty, Federico Pucciariello, Denis Leamy, David Wallace, Brian O'Meara, Jeremy Manning, Mossy Lawlor.