Holland to start at out-half in Celtic League

Jason Holland will start at out-half as Munster coach Alan Gaffney tweaks his starting line-up ahead of Friday night's Celtic…

Jason Holland will start at out-half as Munster coach Alan Gaffney tweaks his starting line-up ahead of Friday night's Celtic League clash against Edinburgh.

The Australian moves from the centre to replace Jeremy Staunton at number 10 with Conrad O'Sullivan coming into the Munster midfield. Elsewhere, it's a case of as you were for the defending champions.

Ulster coach Alan Solomons has also made one change from the victory over Cardiff as the league leaders prepare to face Connacht on Saturday afternoon.

Tyrone Howe's World Cup call-up to replace the injured Denis Hickie means that Scott Young will start on the wing as Ulster seek to extend their winning run. New signing Paul Steinmetz has been named on the bench.

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Munster (v Edinburgh):Dominic Crotty,Martin McPhail, Mike Mullins, Conrad O'Sullivan,Mossie Lawler,Jason Holland,Eoin Reddan,Simon Kerr,Andy Long,Frank Roche,Trevor Hogan,Stephen Keogh,Denis Leamy,Colm McMahon,Jim Williams capt. Replacements:Eugene McGovern,James Blaney,Donal Sheehan,Tom Hayes,Frank Murphy,Keith Matthews,Clem Casey.

Ulster (v Connacht):Bryn Cunningham, James Topping, Ryan Constable, Shane Stewart, Scott Young, Adam Larkin, Kieran Campbell, Bryan Young, Matt Sexton, Rod Moore, Matt Mustchin, Matt McCullough, Andy Ward capt, Neil Best, Tony McWhirter Replacements:Paul Shields, Ronan McCormack, Rowan Frost, Roger Wilson, Reece Spee, Paul Steinmetz, Seamus Mallon.