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Munster make two changes

Munster show just two changes for the Heineken Cup clash against Clermont Auvergne on Sunday, kick-off 1.00pm.

Ian Dowling replaces Anthony Horgan, while Gerry Hurley is named on the bench in place of Tomas O'Leary who is recovering from pneumonia.

Any lingering doubts over John Hayes were removed this morning when the prop took a full part in training at Musgrave Park.

Federico Pucciariello was on standby in the event that Hayes hadn't recovered fully from the neck strain he sustained in the game against London Wasps.

Munster XV: S Payne, B Carney, R Tipoki, L Mafi, I Dolwing, R O'Gara (capt), P Stringer, M Horan, J Flannery, J Hayes, D O'Callaghan, M O'Driscoll, A Quinlan, D Wallace, D Leamy.

Replacements: F Sheahan, T Buckley, A Foley, J Paringatai, G Hurley, P Warwick, K Lewis.

 
Ian Dowling returns after illness forced him out of the Wasps game
Ian Dowling returns after illness forced him out of the Wasps game
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