After the high of beating Toulouse and returning to the Champions Cup semi-final, Munster will this weekend renew hostilities with one of the sides they beat to get that far: Glasgow. Both Munster and Glasgow qualified from their European pool, but the game in Scotland was tempestuous, with Munster crying foul over the alleged targeting of Conor Murray. The two sides will this weekend go head-to-head in the Pro12, so if you're wondering where to watch Munster v Glasgow this Saturday, then please read on.
Where to watch Munster v Glasgow?
The game is live on TG4 in Ireland, and BBC Alba in Scotland.
What time is kick-off?
The game kicks off at 7.35pm, and will be staged at Irish Independent Park (formerly known as Musgrave Park) in Cork.
What time does coverage begin?
The build-up on TG4 will begin at 7.20pm on Saturday evening, and the broadcast will also include highlights of Leinster's trip to the Liberty Stadium to take on Ospreys.
How does the table look?
Munster are second in the league with 68 points, to behind leaders Leinster. Glasgow, meanwhile, have won just two of their last five league games and have fallen to sixth place, with 51 points. The playoffs are made up of semi-finals between the top four sides, meaning Glasgow are running out of games to catch fourth-placed Ulster, who are currently ten points clear.
What are the starting teams?
Munster have named their starting team. CJ Stander, Peter O'Mahony and Keith Earls all miss out as a result of the injuries sustained in last weekend's win against Toulouse. Making his debut in the absence of the former two is South African-native Jean Deysel, who joined Munster last month as injury cover for Jean Kleyn. His contract runs until the end of the season.
Andrew Conway; Darren Sweetnam, Francis Saili, Jaco Taute, Ronan O’Mahony; Tyler Bleyendaal, Duncan Williams; James Cronin, Rhys Marshall, Stephen Archer; Dave O’Callaghan, Billy Holland (C).; Jean Deysel, Conor Oliver, Jack O’Donoghue.
Replacements: Niall Scannell, Dave Kilcoyne, John Ryan, Donnacha Ryan, Peter O’Mahony, Angus Lloyd, Rory Scannell, Simon Zebo.
The Glasgow side, meanwhile, is pretty experienced, and includes internationals Stuart Hogg, Jonny Gray, Tommy Seymour, Alex Dunbar and Finn Russell.
Stuart Hogg; Tommy Seymour, Nick Grigg, Alex Dunbar, Lee Jones; Finn Russell, Ali Price; Gordon Reid, Fraser Brown, Sila Puafisi; Brian Alainu’uese, Jonny Gray (Captain); Rob Harley, Ryan Wilson, Adam Ashe.
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So, a reminder of where to watch Munster v Glasgow: TG4, from 7.20pm on Saturday night. Keep an eye on Balls.ie over the weekend, we'll be right across it.
