'He’s got real X-factor' - new Munster recruit Thaakir Abrahams set to face Gloucester 

Graham Rowntree's men have a pre-season run-out on Leeside on Friday.

Calvin Nash and Thaakir Abrahams arrive for training at UL. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

Munster look set to unleash new back-three star Thaakir Abrahams when they face Gloucester in pre-season at Cork’s Virgin Media Park this Friday night.

The second of two pre-season fixtures ahead of the new URC campaign starting on September 21st with a home interprovincial derby against Connacht at Thomond Park, the exciting South African is set for a first appearance for Graham Rowntree’s team since joining from French Top 14 side Lyon this summer.