Flannery sets sights on Thomond quarter-final to repay Munster fans

JERRY FLANNERY would like no better way to repay Munster’s famed rugby fans than by securing a home quarter-final in the Heineken Cup.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2009 - 00:00

The champions’ six try demolition of Sale, who had only conceded nine tries in 11 Guinness Premiership outings, guaranteed them a place in the last eight for the 11th season in a row, but a home quarter-final remains the ultimate goal.

Flannery and company must secure a bonus point victory against Montauban if they are to play their last eight clash at Thomond Park.

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