Memories of Miracle Match to be relived

It is now more than a decade since the famous Miracle Match of 2003, but memories of that never-to-be-forgotten occasion will be revived when three survivors participate in today’s Seat Series clash of Munster and Gloucester at Thomond Park (kick-off 5pm).

The game is listed as a friendly and Rob Penney’s first choice 15 is outstripped by the 19 named on the replacements bench, most of whom will see game time over the 80 minutes.

The 2002/’03 season will always be fondly remembered in Munster for the 33-6 victory that enabled them qualify for the knock-out stages of the Heineken Cup. The survivors are Munster second row Donncha O’Callaghan and Gloucester’s James Simpson-Daniel and Andy Hazell.