Strong Munster Squad For B&I Opener in Waterford

Munster coach Anthony Foley today named his squad for the British & Cup first round game against Llanelli that will be played in the Waterford Regional Ground next Friday night (7.30pm).

Munster played Nottingham last season at Friday's venue and the Munster squad returned there for a pre-season training camp in August.

On Friday the Munster squad include players such as Billy Holland, Tommy O'Donnell, Stephen Archer, Danny Barnes and last year's captain Peter O'Mahony who have been involved with the senior panel this season while there is also a welcome addition in the person of 66 times capped Barry Murphy who returns from injury.

Foley admits to looking forward to the game, “Hopefully we'll get another big crowd, another great night in Waterford, to give us the perfect start to the weekend.” 

The match against Llanelli the precursor to the crucial Heineken Cup clash with Toulon in Thomond Park Stadium.

Thomond Park Stadium officials report that all tickets for the Toulon game have been sold.

Munster: Danny Barnes, Ivan Dineen, Troy Smith, Barry Murphy, Simon Zebo, Sean Scanlon, Luke O’Dea, Ronan O’Mahony, Gareth Quinn-McDonagh, JJ Hanrahan, Declan Cusack, Conor Murray, Paul Rowley, Dave Ryan, Darragh Hurley, Mike Sherry, Sean Henry, Stephen Archer, Dave Foley capt, Dave O’Callaghan, Ian Nagle, Paddy Butler, Peter O’Mahony, Billy Holland, Tommy O’Donnell.