Must-win battle for Munsters

Mike Prendergast’s Young Munster have been training on all-weather surfaces in the build-up to this afternoon’s must-win Ulster Bank League clash with leaders Lansdowne at the Aviva Stadium.

Prendergast admits it will be an even bigger challenge than usual for fourth-placed Munsters as they bid to stay in touch with the raging title favourites because Lansdowne will be far better accustomed to the quicker pace of the game on their all-weather pitch.

“We had a disappointment last week losing to Clontarfbut we’ve trained well and we look forward to the challenge. They’re a very good side,” he said.