After returning to winning ways in France last weekend, Munster will face Northampton in a bid to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions Cup. Munster v Northampton is set to be a compelling fixture and here's everything you need to know about the game.
Munster got up and running in the competition last weekend with a famous victory in Toulon. Their campaign faltered previously drawing at home to Bayonne and losing in Sandy Park to Exeter. This week poses a different challenge as Northampton, who are already qualified for the knockout stages come to Thomond Park.
Munster moved up to 3rd in pool 3 after last weekends result with 8 points with Glasgow behind them on 5. Northampton are out of reach for Munster as group leaders but they will want a result in Thomond Park to ward off Exeter who sit a point behind them. A win will seal Munster's place in the knockout stage of the competition.
Injuries still plague Munster however, the return of a number of key men was crucial in last Saturday's victory with more returning this weekend, they will look to safely secure passage to the knockout stages.
Munster confirmed over 23,500 tickets have been sold for the game, so expect a raucous Thomond Park.
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When Is Munster v Northampton?
Munster v Northampton will take place this Saturday, January 20 at 5:30pm.
13 January 2024; Alex Kendellen of Munster after the Investec Champions Cup Pool 3 Round 3 match between RC Toulon and Munster at Stade Felix Mayol in Toulon, France. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile
How To Watch Munster v Northampton?
Munster v Northampton will be shown live on RTE 2 as well as TNT Sports.
Munster Team News
Despite the injuries that have plagued the season, Munster named a very strong XV for the game. Oli Jager starts his first Champions Cup game while Tadhg Beirne captains Munster again from the second row, beside high-flyer Tom Ahern.
📢 TEAM NEWS | Here is your Munster side for tomorrow's huge @ChampionsCup clash against high-flying Northampton Saints at a packed Thomond Park 🚩
Oli Jager makes his 1st start in the #InvestecChampionsCup 🙌
Click the pic for full details.#MUNvNOR #SUAF 🔴
— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) January 19, 2024
Northampton Team News
Northampton named a very strong side to travel to Limerick, with Courtney Lawes ready to lock horns with Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony in the back row.
All guns blazing 🔥
Here are your Saints to take on Munster in the Investec @ChampionsCup.https://t.co/Ah10HhrMLl pic.twitter.com/YJuZ12JbDt— Northampton Saints 😇 (@SaintsRugby) January 19, 2024
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