Andrew Smith and Thaakir Abrahams could transform Munster for Bulls battle says Ian Costello

Munster must also counter the third-placed Bulls’ physicality and pace.

Head of Rugby Operations & Interim Head Coach Ian Costello during a Munster training session. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady.

Munster will go into a crunch URC clash with the Bulls in Limerick on Saturday evening with renewed hope that the addition of some backline X-factor and top-end pace can help fire them into the end of season play-offs.

The addition of on-loan Connacht wing Andrew Smith and a return from injury for Thaakir Abrahams at full-back has brought fireworks for Munster in the Champions Cup these past two weeks.