Paul O’Connell has been left out of Munster’s 27-man squad for Saturday’s Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final against Harlequins at Thomond Park, although he could still play some part in the tie depending on how he comes through training on Thursday.
The secondrow took a full part in training for the first time on Tuesday following the ankle ligament injury he picked up against Leinster.
Scrumhalf Tomás O’Leary is definitely out with a back problem with Conor Murray and Peter Stringer both named in the squad.
Munster Squad (27) – Backs:Johne Murphy, Felix Jones, Denis Hurley, Doug Howlett, Keith Earls, Sam Tuitupou, Lifeimi Mafi, Paul Warwick, Ronan O'Gara, Peter Stringer, Conor Murray.
Forwards:Marcus Horan, Wian du Preez, John Hayes, Tony Buckley, Stephen Archer, Damien Varley, Mike Sherry, Donnncha O'Callaghan, Mick O'Driscoll, Donnacha Ryan, Ian Nagle, Tommy O'Donnell, David Wallace, Niall Ronan, James Coughlan, Denis Leamy.
