Foley: Players can expect ‘tough physical battle’

MUNSTER A coach Anthony Foley has entrusted the same forwards that battled past Nottingham last week to do a repeat job on Esher in tonight’s British and Irish Cup clash at Garryowen’s Dooradoyle (7.30pm).

Foley is expecting another tough outing for his pack after they helped Munster A to a 15-14 win at Meadow Lane last Friday, Scott Deasy kicking all the points from five penalties to keep the province in second place in Pool B and on course to advance to the knock-out stages.

“Last time we played at home in the B&I Cup we lost, so there can be no room whatsoever for complacency,” Foley said. “As an English Championship side with a strong pack we’re in store for a tough physical battle and look forward to it.