Horgan had put in an impressive opening half against Ulster in Ravenhill before being forced to retire suffering the affects a stomach bug but had had appeared to recover to earn himself a place on the bench for Stradey. However prior to departure from yesterday he was ruled out with Carney drafted in in his place.

Munster:  D Hurley; D Howlett, L Mafi, R Tipoki, I Dowling; R O'Gara, T O'Leary; M Horan, J Flannery, J Hayes, D O'Callaghan, P O'Connell (capt), A Quinlan, D Wallace, D Leamy. Replacements: F Sheahan, F Pucciariello, M O'Driscoll, D Ryan, P Stringer, P Warwick, A Horgan.

Llanelli Scarlets::   M Stoddart; D James, G Evans, N Brew, M Watkins; S Jones (capt), G Cattle; I Thomas, M Rees, D Manu, V Cooper, S MacLeod, D Jones, G Thomas, N Thomas. Replacements: P John, M Schwalger, L Reed, J Bater, L Davies, R Priestland, D Daniel.

Referee: -- N Paterson (Scotland)