Munster won’t put up with any lip today: 3 areas that will shape today's semi-final

The odds are stacked against them but Munster wouldn’t have it any other way. Donal Lenihan looks at three areas that will shape today’s semi-final.

Munster won’t put up with any lip today: 3 areas that will shape today's semi-final
Sat, 22 Apr, 2017 - 01:00
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Donal Lenihan
A rugby player, coach and manager during a glittering career with Munster, Ireland and the Lions and now a definitive voice in Irish rugby analysis and commentary.

1 Set piece showdown

Munster’s game has al ways revolved around a rock solid set piece and a powerful line-out maul.

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