Paul O'Connell

Munster coach Tony McGahan has decided to leave his captain Paul O'Connell and six others that played against Perpignan out of the Munster Squad to prepare for the Magners League clash with Connacht on St Stephens Day in Thomond Park Stadium.  

As the French media and Perpignan players were left to trawl through the rubble of a most humbling defeat in their own back yard, Munster captain Paul |O'Connell could bask in the glow of victory for a moment. Related StoriesBallymena fail to stop all-Munster finalTrio pen new Quins dealsNew contract for Blues pairTony switches codesUlster aiming to box clever on road  

Munster v Perpignan:Munster’s pack will be bolstered by the return of a certain Paul O’Connell when Perpignan arrive in Limerick later this week. O’Connell has recovered from injury and was named in coach Tony McGahan’s initial selection this afternoon.  

MUNSTER captain Paul O'Connell admits that the side's form is a reason for concern as they prepare to square off with Top 14 champions Perpignan in Friday's Heineken Cup clash at Thomond Park.