McGahan drops De Villiers for Perpignan encounter

Munster coach Tony McGahan has made the shock decision to jettison Jean de Villiers for the Heineken Cup tie at home to Perpignan on Friday evening.

McGahan drops De Villiers for Perpignan encounter
Thu, 10 Dec, 2009 - 14:09

Munster coach Tony McGahan has made the shock decision to jettison Jean de Villiers for the Heineken Cup tie at home to Perpignan on Friday evening.

Keith Earls comes into the centre with Lifeimi Mafi allowing Denis Hurley onto the left wing.

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