Munster ‘A’ braced for different final challenge

The next generation of Munster rugby stars will be unveiled at Musgrave Park on Friday (5.30pm) when the province contests their second British and Irish Cup final in three years, against Welsh club Cross Keys.

The kick-off time was out of the home side’s control and Munster ‘A’ coach Ian Costello is naturally worried the province’s full fan base won’t be around to cheer his side on.

However, Costello is happy to have reached the decider. Several months ago they lost an opening tie to Cornish Pirates, the team that defeated them in the decider in the inaugural competition three years ago.