Munster Name 32-Man Celtic League Squad

Munster have named their 32 strong squad for the Celtic League ahead of the opening game next saturday against Llanelli.

Munster have named their 32 strong squad for the Celtic League ahead of the opening game next saturday against Llanelli.

As expected their is no sign of Paul O’Connell, David Wallace or Anthony Horgan who are all on the long-term injured list and also omitted is Martin Cahill who is out for 3/4 weeks. Those players involved with the international squad will be available for the opening round game But will then miss rounds 2/3/4/5 There is a provision in the rules of the competition to bring in players at a later stage on a permit basis.

Forwards

James Blayney, John Fogarty, Anthony Foley, Mick Galwey, Eddie Halvey, John Hayes, Trevor Hogan, Marcus Horan, Simon Kerr, Denis Leamy, Colm McMahon, Donnacah O Callaghan, Mick O Driscoll, Warren O Kelly, Alan Quinlan, Frank Sheahan, Jim Williams (capt.)

Backs

Dominic Crotty, Rob Henderson, Jason Holland, Clinton Huppert, Killian Keane, John Kelly, Mossy Lawlor, Conor Mahony, Dominic Malone, Mike Mullins, Ronan O Gara, John O Neill, Mike Prendergast, Jeremy Staunton, Peter Stringer.

Injured, not considered

Martin Cahill, Paul O Connell, David Wallace, Anthony Horgan.