Munster v Castres Preview: Munster look set to gulp in fresh Thomond air

Last Sunday’s journey down the yellow brick road to the U Arena may have produced some dazzling rugby but there will be a lot to be said for a return to the great outdoors of Thomond Park, writes rugby correspondent Simon Lewis.

Last Sunday’s journey down the yellow brick road to the U Arena may have produced some dazzling rugby but there will be a lot to be said for a return to the great outdoors of Thomond Park, writes rugby correspondent Simon Lewis.

The transition to Thomond Park today at 1pm  - in a bid to reach the quarter-finals - in front of a fanatical crowd and a grass pitch will be a big boost to Munster.