Munster are set to host Welsh side Ospreys on Friday in the quarter-finals of the United Rugby Championship as the knockout stages get underway. Here's everything you need to know about Munster v Ospreys.
For Munster, they will be looking to keep up their excellent recent form in the URC, with a potential win here making it 10 URC wins in a row. In the last round of the URC regular season, Graham Rowntree's men came up against provincial rivals Ulster at Thomond Park.
Richie Murphy's side made it difficult for the home team, with Ulster leading 17-7 at the break. But the Red Army would return in the second half stronger, and a try in the 69th minute from Eoghan Clarke wrapped up a bonus point 29-24 win for Munster in Simon Zebo's final regular season game. Tries also came from Calvin Nash, Shane Daly, and RG Snyman, who was fortunate not see a card in the early moments of the match.
The win puts Munster at the top of the final URC table and now gives them a home advantage for the playoffs.
Clarke gets the touchdown after some risky and frantic play from both sides. Crowley's kick hits the post and goes wide. Munster back in front.
73min: Munster 26-24 Ulster
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In Ospreys case, they will be hoping they can cause a massive upset and advance to the semi-finals. Toby Booth's side got a bonus point win away from home over Welsh rivals Cardiff Blues with a late penalty try making it a final score of 33-29.
This win alongside results in other fixtures going their way meant that Ospreys sneaked into eighth place and the playoffs despite starting the final round in 11th. Despite this, the Hollywoodbets Sharks win of the EPCR Challenge Cup means they will miss out on Champions Cup rugby next season. Ospreys also come into this game as Welsh shield winners.
Munster came out on top in their earlier matchup against Ospreys this season, winning 27-17 at Swansea.com stadium. The winner of this match will face either Scottish side Glasgow Warriors or South African side DHL Stormers in the URC semi-final.
When is Munster v Ospreys?
Munster are set to face Ospreys this Friday June 7th at Thomond Park with kick-off scheduled for 7:35pm.
How can I watch Munster v Ospreys?
The match will be broadcast live on RTÉ2 and streamed on RTÉ Player with coverage getting underway at 7pm.
Premier Sports Two will also be broadcasting the match with coverage getting underway at 7pm
Team News for Munster v Ospreys.
Graham Rowntree has made three changes to the Munster side that beat Ulster last Saturday. Antoine Frisch comes into the centre in place of the injured Rory Scannell, while Gavin Coombes and John Hodnett replace Jack O'Donoghue and Alex Kendellen in the back row.
📢 TEAM NEWS | Here is your Munster side for tomorrow's #URC quarter-final against Ospreys at Thomond Park (7.35pm) 💪
Antoine Frisch, John Hodnett & Gavin Coombes all come into the side 🤩
Full details & buy tickets from €10 for Juniors & €20 for adults ⤵️#MUNvOSP #SUAF 🔴— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) June 6, 2024
Toby Booth has made one change to the Ospreys side that defeated Cardiff Blues in the last round of matches. Owen Williams comes in at fly-half for the injured Dan Edwards while flanker Harri Deaves misses out entirely with a knock.
𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 📢
Our team to face @Munsterrugby at Thomond Park in the @URCOfficial Quarter Final 🏆
Whether in Limerick, your local club, or your living room, it's a big night.
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Let's go! pic.twitter.com/3KbNT9r9Xe— Ospreys (@ospreys) June 6, 2024
