Humphreys: Playing Munster the closest thing to Test rugby

JONATHAN HUMPHREYS hopes to strike the second of two huge blows to Irish rugby in the RaboDirect Pro12 top of the table clash at Thomond Park tomorrow night (7.30 pm).

Humphreys: Playing Munster the closest thing to Test rugby
Fri, 07 Oct, 2011 - 01:00
Barry Coughlan

The former Welsh front rower, now forwards coach with the Ospreys, hopes to oversee the sixth straight win for his club – just 14 hours after Wales play Ireland in the Rugby World Cup!

Humphreys says both countries’ World Cup clash is adding to the anticipation.

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