Dowling and Ronan back for Munster

Ian Dowling and Niall Ronan return from injury to line up in the Munster side for Thursday's Magners League clash with the Scarlets at Musgrave Park (7.35pm).

Prop Dave Ryan, who has been sidelined up to this after a shoulder operation, also returns after a longer term absence.

Coach Tony McGahan makes eight changes in total from the side that disappointed against Dragons last time, one of those positional with Paul Warwick stepping into the out-half berth while Scott Deasy will wear the number 15 jersey.

MUNSTER (v Scarlets):

S Deasy; D Howlett, T Gleeson, J de Villiers, I Dowling; P Warwick, P Stringer; M Horan, D Varley, J Brugnaut; M O'Driscoll capt, B Holland; N Williams, N Ronan, J Coughlan.

Replacements: D Fogarty, D Ryan, A Quinlan, T O'Donnell, D Williams, J Manning, D Hurley.