Last minute change for Munster

Speaking about the late change to the Munster line-up Kidney said, "Obviously we are delighted for Tony, it's a great honour for him and he travels with the best wishes of everyone in the squad."

In terms of his selection for Rodney Parade there is a semblance of a settled side given that injuries aside, Munster have retained the core of those who played against the US Eagles and Llanelli Scarlets. "In terms of the change in the backs, its simply a question of realising it's a long season and a particularly busy few weeks ahead. So when the opportunity arises to give players a breather, we will.

"Rua played very well last week, Lifeimi did also in the frienlies. In the two of them we are fortunate to have two great players who can either start or come off the bench as impact replacement."

In terms of the task ahead, Kidney says. " It's a huge challenge against the Dragons. You only have to look at the results for everyone and see how difficult it is to win away from home in this competition. Certainly our record in Wales in recent times is not good so that's give an idea of what lies ahead for us tomorrow night."

Munster:

S Payne; I Dowling, K Lewis, L Mafi, A Horgan; P Warwick, T O'Leary; Darragh Hurley, D Fogarty, F Pucciariello; M Melbourne, M O'Driscoll; B Holland, N Ronan, A Foley capt.

Replacements:

S Cronin, T Ryan, T O'Donnell, J Coughlan, G Hurley, J Manning, R Tipoki.