GAA give the okay for Munster to play South Africa in Páirc Uí Chaoimh

CLEARED: The GAA have approved the use of Pairc Uí Chaoimh for a game between Munster and South Africa. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

The GAA have given the go-ahead for Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host a rugby game between Munster and South Africa.

In a meeting of the Ard Chomhairle held today in Croke Park, the Cork County Board submitted a request for the game to be held on November 10, 2022.

The application was passed unanimously.

Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan said in a statement, "This is a huge honour and significant milestone for Munster Rugby, one we are very proud to be associated with.

"Our thanks to the IRFU, GAA and Cork GAA for all their input, time and consideration given to reviewing this proposal and for permitting us to host our touring game against the South Africa Select XV at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Thursday, November 10, on what will be an incredible and historic occasion.

"This is not only for our supporters and the rugby community, but also further reaching, and we understand the magnitude of being the first professional rugby team to play at the home of Cork GAA.

"While we recognise we have a fantastic facility in Thomond Park, one we are very proud of, bringing the game to a wider audience within the province has been one of our strategic objectives for many years and it is a credit to our staff for their commitment to reaching this goal."