MUNSTER travel to South Africa to face the in the URC this weekend.
The game against the Bulls is the first of a two-game tour of South Africa for the Reds.
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It’s a big clash four the side that are fourth in the rankings after the Champions Cup defeat to Northampton’s hands.
Graham Rowntree’s United Rugby Championship champions travel to tough territory.
Bulls have won their last seven home URC matches since their 29-25 loss to the Lions at Loftus Versfeld in March 2023.
Munster have won their last four BKT United Rugby Championship matches since their 9-22 defeat to Connacht in Galway on New Year’s Day.
Munster are unbeaten in our last seven matches against South African opponents in the Championship since their 21-23 defeat to the Lions in Johannesburg in March 2022.
The two sides have met just twice before with the home side victorious on each occasion.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the game….
When is the match on and at what time is kick-off?
The match is on at Loftus Versfeld in South Africa on Saturday, April 20 at 4.05pm Irish time/5.05pm local time.
On RTE 2, coverage will follow after Leinster’s clash with the Lions. Premier Sports 2 coverage will start at later time of 4pm.
What TV channel is it on and can I stream it?
The match will be broadcasted live on RTE Two and Premier Sports 2.
It can be streamed via the RTE Player.
You can also stream the game on those channels via SKYGO if you’re a Sky customer.
What are the teams?
Munster: Simon Zebo; Calvin Nash, Antoine Frisch, Alex Nankivell, Shane Daly; Jack Crowley, Conor Murray; Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; RG Snyman, Tadhg Beirne (C); Peter O’Mahony, Alex Kendellen, Jack O’Donoghue.
Replacements: Eoghan Clarke, Josh Wycherley, Oli Jager, Tom Ahern, Gavin Coombes, Craig Casey, Joey Carbery, John Hodnett.
Match Officials
Referee: Adam Jones
AR1: AJ Jacobs
AR2: Dylen November
TMO: Craig Evans
