Munster preparing contingency plan

Munster Rugby are preparing a contingency plan to move Sunday's Magner’s League fixture with The Scarlets if Musgrave Park is deemed unplayable due to the adverse weather conditions.

Unsurprisingly, Thomond Park is the back up venue for this game subject to it being passed as playable.

Munster Rugby officials are closely monitoring both the weather forecast and the condition of the pitches at both venues, with every effort being made to ensure the match goes ahead in Cork as planned.

Protective covers are being laid at both venues today. Pitch inspections by the IRFU Referee Department will go ahead at both venues on Friday and Saturday afternoon.

A further update will be posted on the Munster Rugby website by 3pm on Friday afternoon.