Paul O'Connell has been named as captain of Munster for the 2006/07 season, taking over from Anthony Foley who has been captain for the past two seasons.

Foley who led the squad to Heineken Cup victory last season will assume the vice captaincy role along with Ronan O'Gara.

Meanwhile, Munster will have most of their international contingent available for selection for the Magners League game against Ulster on Saturday evening.

Those not available include John Hayes who injured an ankle at his home and Denis Leamy who picked up a hamstring injury during the international mini-camp last week.