Cardiff set for red invasion

TICKETS may be at a premium for the Heineken Cup final between Munster and Biarritz, but there is no doubt about the level of support for the Irish province.

Both clubs have been limited to 7,500 tickets apiece in the wake of the semi-final results, but ERC, the organisers of the tournament, believe Munster will have huge support after unprecedented pre semi-final purchases.

An ERC spokesperson explained: "Following the quarter finals, it became clear that either Munster or Leinster would be in Cardiff for the final.