Lions face ultimate test at Munster with play-off history on the line

Lions face ultimate test at Munster with play-off history on the line

The Lions travel to Thomond Park knowing a victory over Munster will secure their first-ever United Rugby Championship play-off spot, following a learning curve against Leinster.

Lions not bothering to do the maths

Captain Francke Horn and forwards coach Wessel Roux say the Lions are ignoring playoff permutations and focusing on one thing – beating Munster on Saturday. The fifth-placed Lions head to Thomond Park knowing a win over sixth-placed Munster will seal a top-eight place and a first Vodacom URC playoff appearance. While both sides will know exactly what they need to do before kick-off of the last match of the final round, both Horn and Roux are cle…