Howlett and Dowling to face Biarritz

Doug Howlett and Ian Dowling have been included in the team to face Biarritz in Sunday's Heineken Cup semi-final in San Sebastian.

Coach Tony McGahan: "Doug and Ian came through Wednesday's session well and we'll see how they go later on in the Captain's Run.

"Obviously we're happy that both have managed to get themselves ready in time. It's a tribute to their hard work and professionalism and also to the Munster medics and fitness staff that they are in the side.

"Players of their experience are crucial in games like this and this is a game that is going to require that and a lot more to win."

The only change in the matchday 22 comes in the promotion of utility back Scott Deasy ahead of backrower Billy Holland.

MUNSTER (v Biarritz): P Warwick; D Howlett, K Earls, J de Villiers, I Dowling; R O'Gara, T O'Leary; M Horan, J Flannery, J Hayes; D O'Callaghan, M O'Driscoll; A Quinlan, D Wallace, J Coughlan.

Replacements: D Varley, J Brugnaut, T Buckley, N Williams, N Ronan, P Stringer, L Mafi, S Deasy.