Munster can’t afford another setback

Munster and Cardiff Blues won’t be lacking incentives when they clash at the Arms Park this evening in a Guinness PRO12 encounter that could play an important part in their seasons.

Having suffered a shock defeat at home to the Ospreys last weekend and dropped from first to third, Munster are well aware another setback could cost them a home semi-final in the competition.

Cardiff lie seventh and are in danger of missing out on a spot in the top six that would guarantee them a place in next season’s European Champions Cup. They are four points adrift of Glasgow in sixth.