Costello: Quarter-final not a 'free shot' for Munster

Costello: Quarter-final not a 'free shot' for Munster

While the pressure of securing Investec Champions Cup qualification is off their backs, Ian Costello insists Munster are by no means in bonus-territory ahead of Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Sharks.

Sharks face 'more experienced' Munster

Interim coach Ian Costello says a lot has changed since Munster suffered a heavy defeat to the Sharks in Durban last October. The Irish club toured South Africa in rounds 5 and 6 of the Vodacom URC, losing to the Stormers (34-19) and Sharks (41-24), with head coach Graham Rowntree leaving his role a few days later. Munster have had a frustratingly inconsistent campaign but finished the league stage strongly, with home wins against Ulster (38-20)…