Marnus van der Merwe: How Munster’s new hooker is helping transform their set-piece

The visit of a powerhouse French side such as Racing 92, bristling with physicality, is just the sort of occasion that whets Munster’s summer signing Marnus van der Merwe’s appetite.

The South African hooker, who joined from URC rivals Scarlets in pre-season, will make his Champions Cup debut for his new club on Saturday night, part of a new-look front row unit that looks to have taken Munster’s set-piece to another level so far this season.

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