O'Connell not named in Munster squad

Paul O’Connell is not included in the Munster squad to play The Ospreys in Saturday's Magner’s League tie at Thomond Park (kick-off 6.30pm).

Captain O'Connell and Keith Earls, who have both been nursing groin problems, and wingers Ian Dowling (knee) and Doug Howlett (hamstring) are all out of the pitcrue for the moment.

Wingers Danny Barnes and Simon Zebo, who made their debuts against Connacht, have retained their places in the squad, while regulars Ronan O'Gara, Jean de Villiers, Jerry Flannery, Donncha O'Callaghan and David Wallace are all in contention to start against the Welsh.

MUNSTER SQUAD (v Ospreys):

Backs (11): Danny Barnes, Denis Hurley, Jean de Villiers, Lifeimi Mafi, Paul Warwick, Peter Stringer, Ronan O'Gara, Scott Deasy, Simon Zebo, Tom Gleeson, Tomas O'Leary;

Forwards (16): Alan Quinlan, Billy Holland, Damien Varley, Dave Foley, Dave Ryan, David Wallace, Donncha O'Callaghan, James Coughlan, Jerry Flannery, John Hayes, Julien Brugnaut, Marcus Horan, Mick O'Driscoll, Niall Ronan, Peter O'Mahony, Tony Buckley.