Costello believes Munster's 'deep purpose' can help province upset odds away to Sharks

Munster's Seán O’Brien celebrates with Gavin Coombes after the win over Benetton. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho

Ian Costello believes the “deep purpose” driving his Munster squad after a difficult campaign can help the province deliver the very best performance he believes will be required to upset the odds and beat South Africa’s third-seeded Sharks in Saturday’s URC quarter-final in Durban.

The 2023 champions will likely have to repeat their remarkable run of three away knockout wins that brought a first trophy to Munster in 12 years two seasons ago, if they are to emerge from 2024-25 with silverware.