‘A’ Game Start For Williams ?

Munster’s most recent signing back-row Nick Williams is likely to make his first appearance in the Munster red in the course of the ‘A’ match against Leinster at Donnybrook on Wednesday (2.30).

Also included in the Munster side is Denis Hurley at full-back while four of those involved in the victory over Clermont, Paul Warwick, Kieran Lewis, Denis Fogarty and James Coughlan are also included. Coughlan came on as a late replacement for Munster on Saturday and then inspired his club Dolphin to a 16-10 victory over Clontarf in the AIB League on Sunday.

Munster: Denis Hurley; Anthony Horgan, Kieran Lewis, Evan Ryan, Brian Carney; Paul Warwick, Mike Prendergast; Dave Ryan, Denis Fogarty, Tim Ryan; Mark Melbourne, Dave Foley; Billy Holland, John O’Sullivan, James Coughlan. Replacements: Michael Essex, Stephen Archer, Ian Nagle, Tommy O’Donnell, Nick Williams, Duncan Williams, Jeremy Manning, Ciaran O’Boyle.