Munster coach Tony McGahan had made five changes to his side for Saturday’s Magners League clash with Ulster at Ravenhill. Two of those changes are due to injuries to Felix Jones and Nick Williams, who sustained a knee injury at training on Tuesday.

Denis Hurley switches from the wing to fullback, with Doug Howlett taking over the right-wing berth.

Lifeimi Mafi comes in to join Jean de Villiers in midfield, with Tom Gleeson moving to the bench, while Paul Warwick takes over from the rested Ronan O’Gara at outhalf.

James Coughlan replaces Williams at number eight, while the other change to the pack sees Wian du Preez replace the injured Julien Brugnaut (groin) at loosehead prop. Mick O'Driscoll will captain the side.

Munster:D Hurley; D Howlett, L Mafi, J de Villiers, I Dowling; P Warwick, P Stringer; W du Preez, D Varley,T Buckley, M O'Driscoll, D Ryan, B Holland, N Ronan, J Coughlan. Reps:M Sherry, S Archer, P O'Mahony, T O'Donnell, D Williams, S Deasy, T Gleeson.