Earls, Stringer and Leamy named in Munster squad

Ireland internationals Keith Earls, Peter Stringer and Denis Leamy will turn out for Munster against Edinburgh in the Magner's League this Saturday evening at Musgrave Park (7.30pm).

Mick O'Driscoll will lead the side into action with former Auckland Blue Nick Williams set to start at number eight.

There is no sign of centre Rua Tipoki in the squad as he works his way back towards full fitness. Munster 'A' wing Ciaran O'Boyle makes the step up in standard.

MUNSTER (v Edinburgh): Denis Hurley; Doug Howlett, Keith Earls, Lifeimi Mafi, Ciaran O'Boyle; Paul Warwick, Peter Stringer; Federico Pucciariello, Denis Fogarty, Tony Buckley, Mick O'Driscoll (capt), Donnacha Ryan, Denis Leamy, Niall Ronan, Nick Williams.

Replacements: Michael Essex, Darragh Hurley, Billy Holland, Alan Quinlan, Mike Prendergast, Jeremy Manning, Kieran Lewis.