Franco Smith: Munster win stands Glasgow in good stead for URC final

"We know we will face a pretty hostile crowd over here as well."
Franco Smith: Munster win stands Glasgow in good stead for URC final

Glasgow Warriors' Sione Tuipulotu celebrates after the victory over Munster with head coach Franco Smith. Picture: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Franco Smith believes Glasgow's stunning semi-final win at Munster has set them up perfectly to handle the 'hostility' they will face from the Bulls' home crowd in Saturday's United Rugby Championship Grand Final in South Africa.

The Warriors triumphed 17-10 over the holders at Thomond Park last weekend and now they must win away at another of the URC's most intimidating venues when they run out at the 51,000-capacity Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

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