Packed Thomond can inspire home victory for Munster

Munster Rugby are hoping Thomond Park can be restored to a fortress for tomorrow’s must-win, last-day Guinness Pro12 clash with Scarlets.

Head coach Anthony Foley spoke of the boost they received in Cork last Friday night when an 8,200 sell-out crowd in Musgrave Park helped lift them to a rousing bonus-point victory over Edinburgh.

And they will need similar backing in Limerick tomorrow afternoon when Munster bid for the final-round victory that will secure a sixth-place finish and guarantee Champions Cup rugby for next season.