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Earls Returns To Action For Munster

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Keith Earls makes his eagerly anticipated return to action when he lines out for Munster in their opening Heineken Cup game against London Irish at The Madjeski Stadium in Reading this evening (5.45).

Earl’s inclusion in the team represents his first outing since the Magners League semi-final against Leinster in May.

With Lifeimi Mafi suspended, Earls slips into the number 13 slot.

Munster: J Murphy; D Howlett, K Earls, S Tuitupou, D Hurley, R O'Gara, P Stringer; W du Preez, D Varley, T Buckley; D O'Callaghan, D Ryan; D Leamy capt, N Ronan J Coughlan.Replacements: M Sherry, M Horan, J Hayes, M O'Driscoll, D Wallace, D Williams, P Warwick, S Deasy.

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