O'Callaghan not in Munster squad

Munster have named a near full strength squad for the Magners League clash with Connacht at Thomond Park on Saturday night, kick-off 7.30pm.

Lock Donncha O’Callaghan has not been named in the squad as he has been given the weekend off following his part in the excellent win over the Ospreys in Heineken Cup on Sunday,

Munster have included Michael Essex and Nick Williams.

Munster squad to face Connacht in the Magners League on Saturday 18 April at Thomond Park:

Backs: D Hurley, P Warwick; D Howlett, K Earls, L Mafi, B Murphy, I Dowling; R O'Gara, P Stringer, T O'Leary.

Forwards: T Buckley, M Horan, J Hayes, M Essex, J Flannery, D Fogarty, D O'Callaghan, M O'Driscoll, P O'Connell, D Ryan, A Quinlan, D Wallace, N Ronan, D Leamy, N Williams.