Earls named in Munster squad

Munster coach Tony McGahan has named Keith Earls in an extended Munster squad for the Heineken Cup tie with London Irish at the Madejski on Saturday (kick off: 5:45pm).

Earls has been plagued with a persistent groin injury for the past six months and is a welcome inclusion for McGahan considering that fellow centre Lifiemi Mafi, is expected to miss the Exiles’ game due to suspension. Mafi was cited for dangerous play in last Saturday’s game with Leinster.