Edinburgh v Munster: Teams
Edinburgh have welcomed back Chris Paterson to face Munster this Friday after the full-back shook off a viral infection.
Last Updated: 21/10/09 2:15pm
Edinburgh have welcomed back Chris Paterson to face reigning champions Munster this Friday after the full-back shook off a viral infection.
In one of three changes to Rob Moffat's starting line-up that defeated Ulster in the Heineken Cup last weekend, Ben Cairns and Scott Newlands also start.
"Steve Jones played well for us last week, but I felt bringing Chris back in was the right decision," said the head coach.
"Chris has been playing well for us this season. Everybody always goes on about his goal-kicking, but first and foremost he has been playing well - looking really sharp.
"As I've said before, this season's challenge is a 36-man job and it is my responsibility to manage the squad properly.
"Ally has started the first seven games of the season and has contributed well.
"Scott came on last weekend and did well - very few, if any of our players will start every game this season."
On the injury front, wing Simon Webster is expected to return to competitive action with his club side, Dundee HSFP, in the near future after recovering from an Achilles injury.
Club captain Simon Cross is recovering from a serious knee injury and joins long-term absentees Ross Rennie (knee) and David Callam (hip) in the treatment room.
Scotland lock Jim Hamilton (knee) also remains sidelined.
Munster team news to follow...
Edinburgh: 15 Chris Paterson, 14 John Houston, 13 Ben Cairns, 12 Nick De Luca, 11 Tim Visser, 10 Phil Godman, 9 Mike Blair (capt), 8 Scott Newlands, 7 Roddy Grant, 6 Alan MacDonald, 5 Scott MacLeod, 4 Steve Turnbull, 3 Geoff Cross, 2 Ross Ford, 1 Kyle Traynor.
Replacements: 16 Andrew Kelly, 17 Allan Jacobsen, 18 Craig Hamilton, 19 Allister Hogg, 20 Greig Laidlaw, 21 Andrew Turnbull, 22 Steve Jones.