Munster team sees O'Connell on bench as Earls moves centre

Paul O'Connell will sit on the Munster reserves bench for Saturday's game against Dragons.

James Cronin will start at loosehead alongside Damien Varley and John Ryan, following his performance against Edinburgh. Keith Earls will leave the wing to start in the number 13 jersey, partnering with Ivan Dineen, while Felix Jones, having recovered from shoulder surgery, will be on the bench and may make an appearance.

Munster: Johne Murphy; Andrew Conway, Keith Earls, Ivan Dineen, Simon Zebo; JJ Hanrahan, Cathal Sheridan; James Cronin, Damien Varley, John Ryan; Donncha O'Callaghan, Dave Foley; Peter O'Mahony (Capt.), Sean Dougall, Paddy Butler.

Replacements: Mike Sherry, David Kilcoyne, Stephen Archer, Paul O'Connell, CJ Stander, Duncan Williams, Ian Keatley, Felix Jones.