Killaloes Damien Varley retains his place in the Munster team for tomorrows Heineken Cup Round 5 clash away to Gloucester.
Despite limping off in last weeks loss to Ulster, the hookers injury is not as bad as first feared and he has been cleared to start.
In a further boost to Rob Penneys side Lions Scrum Half Conor Murray makes a welcome return from injury.
The Limerick man is set to earn his 50th cap in his first appearance since injuring his knee against Perpignan five weeks ago.
In all Penney has made 6 changes, there are three other changes in the backs with Keith Earls, Johne Murphy and James Downey all returning to the side.
JJ Hanrahan must be content with a place on the bench with Ian Keatley at out half.
There are two changes in the forwards as BJ Botha and Tipperary’s Dave Foley are drafted into the pack, Foley for his European Debut.
Simon Zebo is named on the bench as he returns from injury.