Vandals force Munster’s move to Cork

MUNSTER’S Celtic League clash with Llannelli, fixed for Thomond Park on September 23, will be moved to Cork as the Limerick venue has been deemed unplayable for at least a month after 3000 sods of turf were dug up by vandals.

The IRFU has announced that the venue will be closed until October 22, forcing a number of games to be transferred, amongst them the game with the Scarlets.

Fortunately, that is the only Munster game to be affected. After the game with Llannelli next week, they are then away to Connacht on October 1. Meeting Leinster in Cork on October 9, they’re free on October 15/16 and are away to Cardiff Blues the following weekend.