Wounded Munster have point to prove on derby day

MUNSTER have five defeats on the bounce to mull over as they prepare to take on great rivals Leinster in the Magners League at Thomond Park tonight against (7.30pm).

And the bookmakers are holding Munster up for a fall by installing them favourites as Leinster also keep a close eye on their crucial Heineken Cup quarter final clash against Leicester Tigers next week.

Apart from the obvious bragging rights of securing a second successive victory at Thomond Park — they won 16-15 last year — they will want to give Shane Horgan a night to remember. The veteran wing/centre reaches the incredible milestone of 200 caps tonight, the first from the province to do so.