O'Connell, Quinlan, Buckley back for Munster

Ireland internationals Paul O'Connell, Alan Quinlan, Tony Buckley and Peter Stringer have been released for duty with Munster for Saturday's Magners League clash with Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park (5.30).

Rua Tipoki has been left outside the loop due to a slight back strain he suffered in training and was also omitted from the squad.

Jerry Flannery was not deemed fit enough to take a part in the squad. He has started back training following a groin strain.

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