10,000 Munster fans to descend on Spain for clash

DESPITE the recession, up to 10,000 Munster supporters are expected to travel to San Sebastian in northern Spain for the Heineken Cup semi-final clash with French side Biarritz Olympique.

Heineken Cup organisers, European Rugby Cup, will confirm this week Munster’s allocation of tickets for the May 2 showdown at the 32,000 capacity Estadio Anoeta in San Sebastian. No tickets will go on sale to the general public.

Both Munster and Biarritz will get an equal allocation of tickets. On its website, Munster Rugby indicated that “as with Heineken Cup Pool games, tickets will be distributed through the clubs and the Munster Rugby Supporters Club”.