McGahan rings changes for Glasgow clash

Munster coach Tony McGahan has made nine changes from to the side that started against Ulster last weekend for Saturday's Magners League clash with Glasgow Warriors at Musgrave Park (kick-off 7.30pm).

Ronan O'Gara returns to the side with Paul Warwick reverting to full back while Lifeimi Mafi start at inside centre in place of Sam Tuitupou who is listed among the replacements.

Cork Constitution prop Darragh Hurley replaces Wian du Preez at loosehead while John Hayes starts ahead of Tony Buckley who has been struck down with a virus.

James Coughlan, who has recovered from a jaw injury links up with Denis Leamy and David Wallace in the backrow. Donncha O'Callaghan returns to the side and will partner Mick O'Driscoll in the second row.

The league clash in Cork is Munster's final game before the crunch Heineken Cup meetings with Toulon (away) and London Irish (home) in the coming weeks.

Munster: P Warwick; D Howlett, K Earls, L Mafi, J Murphy; R O’Gara, P Stringer; D Hurley, D Varley, J Hayes; D O’Callaghan, M O’Driscoll, J Coughlan, D Wallace, D Leamy capt.

Replacements: M Sherry, D Kilcoyne, P Borlase, D Ryan, N Ronan, T O’Leary, S Tuitupou, D Hurley.