Munster bought 20 pitchforks to get Castres game played at Thomond

Thomond Park Stadium Director John Cantwell was forced to undertake an emergency trip to Woodies for 20 pitchforks to help ensure Munster’s Champions Cup tie against Castres went ahead yesterday.

Thomond Park Stadium Director John Cantwell was forced to undertake an emergency trip to Woodies for 20 pitchforks to help ensure Munster’s Champions Cup tie against Castres went ahead yesterday.

Torrential overnight rain meant referee Ben Whitehouse was forced to delay the start of the game by three hours - from 1pm to 4pm - to allow Stadium staff clear water which had lodged on the surface of the