Munster hoping to continue impressive 100 percent record over Stormers

Returns of captain Peter O’Mahony and fellow Ireland World Cup stars Tadgh Beirne and Conor Murray for their first outings since the 19-14 win will strengthen hopes among the faithful of extending their 100 per cent record against the Stormers to four wins from four.

Lead Physiotherapist Damien Mordan with Peter O'Mahony.

It is 25 weeks to the day since Peter O’Mahony and Keith Earls lifted the URC trophy aloft into the Cape Town sky, much to stunned disbelief of Stormers supporters, there in their droves at DHL Stadium under the impression they were attending a home-field coronation.

There will not be the same levels of expectancy at Thomond Park this evening when Munster play host to the South African powerhouse they upset that night in a riveting Grand Final, though the returns of captain O’Mahony and fellow Ireland World Cup stars Tadgh Beirne and Conor Murray for their first outings since the 19-14 win will strengthen hopes among the faithful of extending their 100 per cent record against the Stormers to four wins from four.