Munster have named a strong squad for their Heineken Cup clash with Sale Sharks on Friday at Thomond Park, kick-off 8pm.
Captain Ronan O'Gara has been passed fit after a hamstring strain and is expected to lead out Munster, while Paul Warwick has recovered sufficiently from a facial injury to be named in the squad.
Also included are Keith Earls, Marcus Horan and Kieran Lewis, who all missed their side's Magners League victory over Ospreys following illness last week.
Munster coach Tony McGahan will name his team at lunchtime on Thursday.
Munster squad to play Sale Sharks in the Heineken Cup on Friday 16 January at Thomond Park:
D Hurley, D Howlett, K Earls, B Murphy, K Lewis, L Mafi, I Dowling, P Warwick, R O'Gara, P Stringer,T O'Leary, J Flannery, D Fogarty, T Ryan, F Pucciariello, M Horan, J Hayes, D O'Callaghan, M O'Driscoll, P O'Connell, D Ryan, A Quinlan, J O'Sullivan, N Ronan, D Wallace, D Leamy.
