Munster to play in front of fans in pre-season friendly with Exeter

Munster head coach van Graan has in the past made no secret of his admiration for the Chiefs who visited Musgrave Park in August 2018.

A general view of Sandy Park ahead of last weekend's Champions Cup clash between Exeter Chiefs and Lyon which the English side won to set up a quarter-final date with Leinster. Munster will visit the Devon ground for a pre-season friendly this summer. Picture: INPHO/Patrick Khachfe

Whatever about a date for Irish stadia reopening on the road out the Covid-19 pandemic, Munster appear set to play in front of crowds later this summer after Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter revealed Johann van Graan’s side would be playing a pre-season friendly at Sandy Park.

Last season’s Heineken Champions Cup and English Premiership winners put their European crown on the line this Saturday when they will host their quarter-final against Leinster in the Devon city.