Scarlets v Munster: Teams
Llanelli Scarlets have made two changes for their crucial clash against Munster.
Last Updated: 07/12/07 2:36pm
Llanelli Scarlets have made two changes to their side as they face a crucial Heineken Cup clash against Munster at Stradey Park.
In the couple of changes from the side which defeated Saracens, with Gavin Evans and Nathan Brew coming into the starting XV.
Evans returns at inside centre in place of exciting prospect Jonathan Davies while Brew gets his first start in Europe on the wing, replacing Garan Evans who slips out of the squad.
Alix Popham will once again start the game from the bench which means Dafydd Jones will begin the match at number eight for the second consecutive game.
With no points from their first two games, the Scarlets need a victory to keep their Heineken Cup ambitions alive, but they face a tough test when Irish side and former winners Munster visit.
Scarlets team: 15 Morgan Stoddart, 14 Mark Jones, 13 Regan King, 12 Gavin Evans, 11 Nathan Brew; 10 Stephen Jones, 9 Dwayne Peel; 1 Iestyn Thomas, 2 James Hayter, 3 Deacon Manu, 4 Adam Eustace, 5 Scott Macleod, 6 Simon Easterby (c), 7 Gavin Thomas, 8 Dafydd Jones.
Replacements: 16 Daniel George 17 Bruce Douglas 18 Vernon Cooper 19 Alix Popham 20 Gavin Cattle 21 Rhys Priestland 22 Jonathan Davies
Munster: 15 Shaun Payne, 14 Brian Carney, 13 Rua Tipoki, 12 Lifeimi Mafi, 11 Ian Dowling; 10 Ronan O'Gara (capt), 9 Peter Stringer; 1 Marcus Horan, 2 Jerry Flannery, 3 John Hayes, 4 Donncha O'Callaghan, 5 Mick O'Driscoll, 6 Denis Leamy, 7 David Wallace, 8 Anthony Foley.
Replacements: 16 Frankie Sheahan, 17 Tony Buckley, 18 Donnacha Ryan, 19 James Coughlan, 20 Gerry Hurley, 21 Paul Warwick, 22 Kieran Lewis.