Warwick wary of Munster backlash

Ulster loosehead Andy Warwick expects a typical battle royal at Thomond Park on Saturday when the Guinness PRO14 wraps up its league programme before the play-off stage begins the following week.

Following Munster’s disappointing Champions Cup exit last week in Bordeaux, Warwick is expecting a backlash from the Conference B side, particularly on their home turf, as Ulster chase that third-place finish in Conference A, something that looked unlikely four weeks ago.

“It’s always been close down there whenever I’ve played,” said Warwick, who will be making his 94th appearance for Ulster who need to come away with a bonus-point from Limerick, while hoping Edinburgh lose to Glasgow without earning a point.