Murphy poised for Munster debut

Former Leicester Tiger Johne Murphy is set to make his debut for Munster on Friday night as the Reds take on old foes Gloucester at Musgrave Park (KO 7pm).

The 27 strong squad includes Doug Howlett, Peter Stringer, Mick O'Driscoll, Alan Quinlan, Niall Ronan, Tony Buckley and Damien Varley who all feature for the first time.

It will be Munster's final game before the competitive season begins and tickets for the game will be available on the night.

MUNSTER SQUAD (v Gloucester): I Dineen, S Zebo, S Deasy, D Barnes, F Jones, D Howlett, J Murphy, S Tuitupou, I Dowling, P Warwick, P Stringer, D Williams, B Holland, R O’Mahony, N Ronan, M O’Driscoll, S Archer, Dave Ryan, D Fogarty, D Leamy, T O’Donnell, A Quinlan, Donncha Ryan, I Nagle, T Buckley, D Varley, W du Preez.