Munster line up Páirc Uí Chaoimh date with world champion Springboks

GAA Central Council to consider request from Cork GAA on Saturday.

TIME TO SHINE: Cork GAA has formalised a request to Croke Park to stage the game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh against the Springboks and it will be debated at a Central Council meeting this weekend, Examiner Sport understands.

The GAA’s Central Council will on Saturday consider a request from Cork GAA to permit it to host a glamour rugby clash between Munster and world champions South Africa at Páirc Ui Chaoimh in November.

Munster – the only Irish province with a licence to host international touring sides - are holding off announcing the fixture until the GAA’s Ard Comhairle approves use of the Cork stadium for November 10.