Munster travelled to Galway tonight to take on Connacht in the final round of inter-pro derbies and ahead of that game, TG4 demonstrated some ingenious pre-match coverage with on-field interviews and mic'd up coaches during the warm-up.
The Sportsground played host to tonight's Pro14 derby as Connacht looked to keep up their recent impressive form while Munster hoped to improve a poor away record.
Prior to the tie, Munster forwards coach Jerry Flannery conducted his pre-match preparation with a mic and gave viewers a fascinating insight into the pre-game conversation. At one point, he suggests Keith Earls practice fielding ball as the lights are not actually that bright.
Jerry Flannery mic'd up, insight into the @Munsterrugby warm up. Léargas iontach ó Jerry!@connachtrugby v @Munsterrugby #RugbaíBEO #CONvMUN pic.twitter.com/yNWe7gU1an
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) January 5, 2019
Marcus Horan chats with Andy Friend pre match. Bíonn sé i gcónaí spéisiúil ag éisteacht le Andy! @connachtrugby v @Munsterrugby @PRO14Official #RugbaíBEO pic.twitter.com/8QA8na1Ott
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) January 5, 2019
The novelty proved a huge hit with viewers.
🏉 Tuned into the @connachtrugby v @Munsterrugby game tonight via 📺 @Rugbai_BEO @TG4TV hats off to the team. Really engaging, informative show. Super job.
Well done to all 👏🏽 #ConVMun #StrongerInGreen 🙌🏼— Sinéad Cassidy (@sineadcas) January 5, 2019
Tonight my first time in ages watching the rugbaí on TG4. Class build-up — not sure how long they’ve been doing it but quality idea to mic up a coach during warm-ups. Nice little piece of insight.
— Gavan Casey (@GavanCasey) January 5, 2019
