Munster's Gavin Coombes on Connacht rivalry: 'I think they despise us as much as we despise them'

Gavin Coombes at Munster training in UL. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

The Sportsground may have morphed into Dexcom Stadium and the rain not be actually lashing come kick-off time on Saturday night but for Gavin Coombes the rivalry between Munster and Connacht has never diminished.

For all the familiarity between the squads, each featuring players from the other’s province and boasting fellow Ireland campmates, Galway’s hosting of these URC play-off rivals seems bound to reignite what has become a tetchy derby, particularly when played out west.