Upbeat Munster gear up for Maori examination

Munster coach Rassie Erasmus hopes to become the second Irish coach in a week to lower New Zealand colours when the Maori visit Thomond Park on Friday.

“I’ve coached some Maori boys in my life before and I’ve played against a lot of Maori boys in the All Blacks team but I’ve never coached a team to play against them.

“So, there is a lot of firsts for me coaching in Ireland. Friday will, therefore, again be a great experience.