O’Gara to lead Munster

Ronan O’Gara will lead Munster in their opening Heineken Cup game against London Wasps at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Saturday

The leading Heineken Cup points scorer was named in a 25 strong Munster squad after training today at the UL Sports Bowl that also includes Anthony Horgan returning from injury, and Shaun Payne.

Denis Hurley who impressed at full-back last weekend against Edinburgh is also in the squad as is the latest addition to the squad, New Zealander Jake Paringatai.

The notable absentee is Paul O’Connell who is still hindered by a back disc problem.

Munster coach Declan Kidney is not expected to name his starting XV until Friday lunchtime.

Munster: M Horan, F Pucciariello, J Hayes, T Buckley, J Flannery, F Sheahan, D O’Callaghan, M O’Driscoll, A Quinlan, D Wallace, J Paringatai, A Foley, D Leamy, P Stringer, T O’Leary, R O’Gara capt, P Warwick, A Horgan, I Dowling, B Carney, R Tipoki, L Mafi, K Lewis, S Payne, D Hurley.