McGahan names strong squad for Connacht clash

Munster coach Tony McGahan has named a 28-man squad for the RaboDirect PRO12 game against Connacht at the Sportsgrounds on Saturday (7.45pm).

Despite the forced absence of those who represented Ireland in the RBS Six Nations, McGahan has an impressive blend experience and youth in the squad.

The likes of Damien Varley and late call-up to the Irish side Tomas O'Leary are named and likely to feature against Connacht alongside other seasoned campaigners such as Marcus Horan, Mick O’Driscoll and David Wallace.

Meanwhile Felix Jones continues his run in the side after his long absence through injury with recent signing Save Tokula also named in the squad.

Munster Squad: M Horan, W du Preez, J Ryan, S Archer, BJ Botha, D Varley, M Sherry, D Fogarty, I Nagle, M O’Driscoll, B Holland, Dave O’Callaghan, T O’Donnell, D Wallace, J Coughlan, P Butler, D Williams, T O’Leary, I Keatley, S Deasy, D Hurley, D Barnes, L Mafi, J Murphy, L O’Dea, S Zebo, S Tokula, F Jones.