Rassie Erasmus sweats on fitness of Munster's stars

Rassie Erasmus is no more than “hopeful” of having a full deck from to choose from when Munster take on holders Saracens in the semi-final of the European Champions Cup at the Aviva Stadium on April 22. 

And he seems reconciled to taking on Ulster in the Guinness PRO12 at Thomond Park on Saturday next without several high-profile players.

International stars Conor Murray, CJ Stander and Donnacha Ryan are doubtful, along with out-half Tyler Bleyendaal and loosehead prop James Cronin. The Munster Director of Rugby expects to have a clearer picture over the next day or two.