Keatley going back to his roots

A player who recently landed two difficult kicks to ensure his side acrucial bonus point in the European Champions Cup and then played an outstanding part in victory over arch rivals Leinster in the Guinness Pro 12 should have few fears of taking on Connacht at the Galway Sportsground.

But Ian Keatley is under no illusions regarding the challenge awaiting them when Munster take on Connacht in a mouth watering clash on Thursday.

Given that every one of the 7,700tickets have been sold and the game is taking place on New Year’s Day adds to the sense of expectation and the certainty of a fantastic atmosphere.