The obvious omission from the weekend is Niall Ronan who was forced out of the Castres game with a knee injury. He had a scan yesterday that showed ligament damage. He will need specialist assessment before a definite timescale for a return to training can be determined. He will however be out for the foreseeable future.

Munster Squad (for Heineken Cup Round 6 game v Northampton Saints, Milton Keynes, Saturday  Kick-off 6pm).

Marcus Horan, Wian du Preez, John Ryan, Stephen Archer,  BJ Botha, Damien Varley, Denis Fogarty, Donnacha Ryan, Paul O'Connell, Donncha O'Callaghan, Ian Nagle, Mick O'Driscoll, Peter O'Mahony, James Coughlan, Billy Holland, Dave O'Callaghan,Conor Murray, Tomas O'Leary, Duncan Williams, Ronan O'Gara, Ian Keatley, Danny Barnes, Simon Zebo, Will Chambers, Lifeimi Mafi, Keith Earls, Johne Murphy, Denis Hurley.

Unavailable for selection through injury (11):
Niall Ronan
Denis Leamy (hip) undergoes surgery today.
Mike Sherry (ankle)  Back training this week, may take part in AIL or B&I this weekend.
David Wallace (knee)  (Expected back training March)
Troy Smith (knee)  (February)
Felix Jones (foot)  (February)
Doug Howlett (Achilles)  (Next season)
Darragh Hurley (back)  (April)
Tommy O'Donnell (knee) (February)
Tom Gleeson (shoulder)  (March)
Jerry Flannery (back) (No date)