Contepomi in ahead of Wilkinson for Toulon

Munster’s old foe Felipe Contepomi will start at fly-half for Toulon in the Heineken Cup match at Thomond Park on Saturday.

England international Jonny Wilkinson has been left to cool his heels on the bench, while All Black Carl Hayman will play at tight-head.

After a long injury lay-off, former Bourgoin hooker Jean-Philippe Genevois makes his appearance in the Toulon front row. Springbok number eight Joe van Niekerk will captain the side with Wallaby veteran George Smith featuring on the flank.

TOULON (v Munster):

15 Clement Marienval, 14 Paul Sackey, 13 Mafi Kefu, 12 Fotu Auelua, 11 Rudi Wulf, 10 Felipe Contepomi, 9 Pierre Mignoni, 8 Joe van Niekerk, 7 Joe El Abd, 6 George Smith, 5 Kris Chesney, 4 Jocelino Suta, 3 Carl Hayman, 2 Jean-Philippe Genevois, 1 Laurent Emmanuelli.

Replacements:16 Mickael Ivaldi, 17 Saimone Taumoepeau, 18 Davit Kubriashvili, 19 Olivier Missoup, 20 Gabi Lovobalavu, 21 Jonny Wilkinson, 22 Laurent Magnaval, 23 Dean Schofield,