Dragons v Munster: Teams
The Dragons have been boosted by the return of two Wales internationals for the visit of Munster on Friday.
Last Updated: 27/11/10 8:36pm
The Dragons have been boosted by the return of two Wales internationals for the visit of Munster on Friday.
Winger Aled Brew and teenage back-row Toby Faletau have been released from the national squad to start the Magners League clash.
They join fellow Wales stars Luke Charteris, Rob Sidoli and Gavin Thomas in the line-up, with New Zealander Tom Willis to skipper the side.
Munster will be led by former All Blacks winger Doug Howlett at Rodney Parade.
The Irish province will also welcome back Ireland scrum-half Tomas O'Leary from injury, while Lifeimi Mafi is named on the bench.
Dragons: 15 Pat Leach, 14 Adam Hughes, 13 Tom Riley, 12 Ashley Smith, 11 Aled Brew, 10 Jason Tovey, 9 Wayne Evans, 8 Toby Faletau, 7 Gavin Thomas, 6 Lewis Evans, 5 Rob Sidoli, 4 Luke Charteris, 3 Nigel Hall, 2 Tom Willis, 1 Phil Price.
Replacements: 16 Lloyd Burns, 17 Ben Castle, 18 Hugh Gustafson, 19 Adam Jones, 20 Hugo Ellis, 21 Tom Cheeseman, 22 Jonathan Evans, 23 Matthew Jones.
Munster: 15 Johne Murphy, 14 Doug Howlett (capt), 13 Barry Murphy, 12 Sam Tuitupou, 11 Denis Hurley, 10 Paul Warwick, 9 Tomas O'Leary, 8 James Coughlan, 7 Niall Ronan, 6 Tommy O'Donnell, 5 Ian Nagle, 4 Billy Holland, 3 John Hayes, 2 Mike Sherry, 1 Dave Ryan.
Replacements: 16 S Henry, 17 Wian du Preez, 18 Peter Borlase, 19 B Hayes, 20 P O'Mahony, 21 C Murray, 22 Scott Deasy, 23 Lifeimi Mafi.
