Graham Rowntree’s side face into the URC play-offs in a different place to last year.
AT THIS STAGE last season, Munster were facing into the URC play-offs without any great expectations that they would end up with the trophy.
The Stormers were favourites for the final on their home patch in Cape Town but by that stage, Munster sensed they were destined to win the title and did so thanks partly to an impressive late converted John Hodnett try for a 19-14 scoreline. But Rowntree’s side are next on the list of favoured teams because of the prospect of being at Thomond Park for all three knock-out games. Their form at the famous Limerick venue has been patchy but it’s still extremely welcome to potentially have home advantage all the way through. In credit to Munster, they earned it by nabbing top spot in the URC table thanks to their current nine-game winning streak.
And yet, the return of hooker Diarmuid Barron on the bench this evening is a big boost. He has become an important figure in recent seasons, captaining the side at times, although it should be said that Niall Scannell has been playing some of his best rugby in the Tipp man’s absence. Rowntree has brought Gavin Coombes and John Hodnett into the starting XV for this one, with both of those men having been used in bench impact roles recently. Munster clearly hope to put this one to bed as a contest as early as possible.While they know there are big improvements still to make in their performances, Munster’s winning momentum is a great thing to have right now.
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