O'Connell returns to Munster squad

Paul O'Connell has been listed in the full Munster squad for the Magners League game against Edinburgh on Friday (7.30pm).

Despite fears earlier in the week, O'Connell is making his way back to full fitness and a run out with the Munster 'A' side has been of immense benefit to him.

John O'Sullivan and Ian Dowling return from injury also.

Ireland internationals Alan Quinlan, Mick O'Driscoll and Tony Buckley are also named in the 26 strong squad.

MUNSTER (v Edinburgh): Denis Hurley, S Payne, D Howlett, B Carney, I Dowling, K Lewis, R Tipoki, L Mafi, J Manning, P Warwick, G Hurley, P Stringer, T O'Leary, Darragh Hurley, F Pucciariello, T Buckley, F Sheahan, D Fogarty, D Ryan, P O'Connell, M O'Driscoll, A Quinlan, J Coughlan, N Ronan, A Foley, J O'Sullivan.