Curtain call for Thomond Park

Limerick's infamous rugby ground, Thomond Park, will be seen out in style today as defending champions Munster take on the Leicester Tigers ahead of the park's redevelopment.

The match between Munster, who have an unbeaten home record in the Heineken Cup, and Leicester will be the last before construction begins.

The €48m redevelopment plan for Thomond Park was given the green light this month after members of Limerick City Council voted in favour of rezoning property beside the ground.

The plan will see houses on one side of the stadium rezoned to make space for the project which will double the capacity at the grounds to 29,000. The park's East and West stands will be demolished and new facilities constructed in their place.

The teams have already faced each other earlier in the season, with Munster winning the Round 1 match 21-19 with a 79th-minute Ronan O'Gara penalty goal.

Munster have already qualified for the final eight in the Heineken European Cup, but must beat Leicester to stay at the top of the pool.

If Leicester can retain a bonus point they will remain in the last eight.