Murphy in for Toulon clash

The versatile Johne Murphy will plug the hole left in Munster’s midfield by suspensions to Sam Tuitupou and Lifeimi Mafi for the sold out Heineken Cup clash with Toulon at Thomond Park Stadium tomorrow (3.30pm).

The man from Rathangan, in County Kildare, played at outside centre in Munster's three opening Magners League games. "I don't mind where they pick me, once they do," was Murphy’s reaction.

The return of Alan Quinlan to win his 202nd cap means Denis Leamy moves back to number 8 while David Wallace, who made such an impression when introduced for the injured Niall Ronan last week, holds onto the openside berth.

Mick O'Driscoll will partner Donncha O'Callaghan this time and Jerry Flannery makes a return to the squad for the first time since the semi final in San Sebastian.

MUNSTER (v Toulon):

P Warwick, D Howlett, K Earls, J Murphy, Denis Hurley, R O'Gara, P Stringer, W du Preez, D Varley, T Buckley, D O'Callaghan, M O'Driscoll, A Quinlan, D Wallace, D Leamy (capt).

Replacements: J Flannery, M Horan, J Hayes, D Ryan, J Coughlan, N Ronan, D Williams, S Deasy