Ronan on the mend as Leamy faces extended absence

Niall Ronan, who was forced to retire early from Munster’s RaboDirect PRO12 game against Benetton Treviso on Saturday, is expected to be fit in time for consideration for the Heineken Cup game against Castres this weekend.

Ronan suffered a blow to the knee as he crossed for Munster’s opening try and was replaced five minutes later by Donncha O'Callaghan but the Munster management are hopeful he'll be fit in time for Saturday’s big game.