The full Munster squad trained in brilliant sunshine today at the University of Limerick and afterwards Tony McGahan named a 29 strong squad for the start of what will be a very busy few weeks for Munster.

McGahan speaking at the press conference spoke about the great buzz in the camp now that all the players are back & obviously on a high after their good end to the 6 Nations Campaign at the Aviva last weekend.

Munster’s last win away to Cardiff Blues was in November 2005 and the Welsh side represent a huge challenge for Munster as even though they hold top spot in the table Cardiff lie in fifth place with a game in hand.

Out of the 6 sides in contention for Magners League knockout stages Munster have to play 4 of them starting with the Blues, then Leinster, Scarlets and Ospreys.

The Munster 23 will be named at midday on Thursday.

Munster Squad: Scott Deasy, Felix Jones, Doug Howlett, Keith Earls, Sam Tuitupou, Lifeimi Mafi, Johne Murphy, Conor Murray, Peter Stringer, Declan Cusack, Ronan O’Gara, Wian Du Preez, Tony Buckley, Marcus Horan, Stephen Archer, John Hayes, Damien Varley, Mike Sherry, Denis Fogarty, Paul O’Connell, Mick O’Driscoll, Donnacha Ryan, Donncha O’Callaghan, David Wallace, Peter O’Mahony, Niall Ronan, James Coughlan, Denis Leamy, Tommy O’Donnell.