O'Connell and O'Leary miss out for Munster

Neither Paul O'Connell or Tomas O'Leary have been included in a 27-strong Munster squad for Saturday's Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final against Harlequins in Thomond Park.

Both took a full part in training in Limerick on Tuesday, leading to speculation that O'Connell in particular could have been part of the matchday squad.

However, it appears to be a game too early for the duo.

Johne Murphy and Denis Hurley return from injury and are both included in the squad.

The squad will conclude their preparations in Cork tomorrow and coach Tony McGahan will name his starting line-up at lunchtime on Friday.

Munster Squad to play Harlequins in the Amlin Challenge Cup on Saturday April 30:

Johne Murphy, Felix Jones, Denis Hurley, Doug Howlett, Keith Earls, Sam Tuitupou, Lifeimi Mafi, Paul Warwick, Ronan O’Gara, Peter Stringer, Conor Murray, Marcus Horan, Wian du Preez, John Hayes, Tony Buckley, Stephen Archer, Damien Varley, Mike Sherry, Donnncha O’Callaghan, Mick O’Driscoll, Donnacha Ryan, Ian Nagle, Tommy O’Donnell, David Wallace, Niall Ronan, James Coughlan, Denis Leamy.