Benetton aiming to crash Munster party in Cork

Benetton aiming to crash Munster party in Cork

After a somewhat surprising, yet utterly dominant victory at home against Glasgow, Benetton have forced a head-to-head showdown with Munster for a place in the playoffs of the BKT URC.

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Squad Update | Munster Begin Preparations For Benetton In Cork - Munster Rugby

The Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Friday’s URC Round 18 clash against Benetton at Virgin Media Park. The game kicks off at 8pm with the match now sold-out. On the injury front, Diarmuid Barron (shoulder injury) and Oli Jager (head injury) are unavailable for selection this week. Tom Ahern, Stephen Archer, John Hodnett, Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and Josh Wycherley returned to action against Ulster and came through…