Alan has decided to opt for Mike Mullins, over Jason Holland, at centre to partner Rob Henderson for Munster's trip to Llanelli. Second rows are Donncha O'Callaghan and Mick O'Driscoll who has been preferred to Mick Galwey on a strong Munster side.

Munster Starting Line-up

D Crotty, J Kelly, M Mullins, R Henderson, J O'Neill, R O'Gara, P Stringer; M Horan, F Sheahan, J Hayes, D O'Callaghan, M O'Driscoll, J Williams, A Quinlan, A Foley.

Replacements

J Blaney, S Kerr, E Halvey, M Galwey, D Malone, J Holland, J Staunton.

Munster V Llanelli

Venue: Stradey Park, Llanelli.

Kick-off: Saturday August 31st (19:05)