In that case John Hayes (retired) makes way for Christy Condon, while Peter Stringer provides the slot for Felix Jones who is expected to make a return to action next month.

There is a further opportunity for Munster to add players ahead of the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup.

Meanwhile, Munster continued their preparations for the Heineken Cup round 6 clash with Northampton and the British & Irish Cup quarter-final against the Ulster Ravens with a training session at UL this afternoon.

They complete their preparations in Cork on Friday and the senior squad will fly from Shannon Airport to Luton on Friday morning.