And you thought it was just a jersey... Munster kit 'part of our DNA'

Simon Lewis This weekend will see Munster run out at Exeter Chiefs in their latest, specially commissioned European kit. With no clash in terms of colours at Sandy Park tomorrow afternoon, the new jersey will naturally be red of hue, yet there is much more to the design than that.

This weekend will see Munster run out at Exeter Chiefs in their latest, specially commissioned European kit. With no clash in terms of colours at Sandy Park tomorrow afternoon, the new jersey will naturally be red of hue, yet there is much more to the design than that.

When the province launched the shirt that its players will don in Heineken Champions Cup matches for the next two seasons, kit manufacturers adidas were keen to stress that the inspiration behind the design was Munster’s home Thomond Park in order to mark the 10th anniversary since the Limerick stadium was redeveloped.