Munster bidding to gain edge on Ospreys

AN OSPREYS team containing seven Lions, two All Blacks and 15 internationals travels to Thomond Park this evening with two objectives.

Of primary concern to the Welsh region is the capture of the four points that would make them a sound bet for a home semi-final in the Magners League while the tie also presents an opportunity to avenge the 43-9 hammering they suffered when the sides last met at the venue just over 12 months ago.

The sides are locked together on 43 points, seven behind pace setters Leinster with two rounds remaining. The Ospreys, however, have a points scoring advantage of eight.