Strong-looking Munster A favourites to overturn Ulster Ravens

BRAGGING rights will be at stake as Munster A take on Ulster Ravens at Musgrave Park this afternoon (2pm), but both sides will also be treating the clash as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming British and Irish Cup, which starts the weekend after next.

Ulster will be the first Irish side to go into battle when they host Bedford at Ravenhill on Friday week, while both Munster (v Coventry) and Leinster (v Plymouth) are drawn away the following day.

In the meantime, James Coughlan will lead Munster A this afternoon as the Anthony Foley-coached side attempt to score a double over Ulster and continue where they left off following a solid win over Leinster A in Clonmel recently.