Munster set to host All Blacks at Thomond Park 

BACK IN TOWN: The clash is the latest instance of the province hosting an international outfit, with Thomond Park getting the nod on this occasion. Pic: Brian Lawless, PA Wire.

Munster Rugby are set to welcome an All Blacks XV to Limerick on Saturday, November 2 (kick-off, 5.30pm).

The clash is the latest instance of the province hosting an international outfit, with Thomond Park getting the nod on this occasion. 

Since 2008, Munster have hosted international opposition in the form of the All Blacks, Australia and the Māori All Blacks at the Limerick venue.

The province have played, and beaten South Africa 'A' and Super Rugby giants the Crusaders at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in recent times. 

On the announcement, Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan said: “We will be delighted to welcome the All Blacks XV to Thomond Park in November as part of their Northern Hemisphere tour.

“We have a long and rich history of hosting international sides and I’m sure November’s match will add another exciting chapter to this tradition.”