Rabo Direct Pro 12 Round 11
Munster v Connacht
Friday 27th December 19.15
On TV: TG4
After a morale boosting last gasp win over Dragons last Saturday Connacht will travel to Limerick to take on league leaders Munster looking to build some momentum heading into 2014. Munster will be looking to continue their pursuit of top spot which will bring with it a home semi-final and the potential for a home final.
Munster Stats
Founded: 1879
Ground: Thomond Park / Musgrave Park
Capacity: 25,600 / 9,251
Captain: Peter O'Mahony
Coach: Rob Penney
Rabo Direct Pro12 League Position 2013/14: 1st P:10 Pts:39
Rabo Direct Pro 12 2012/13: 6th Points:54
Heineken Cup 2012/13: 2nd in Pool 1 Points: 20 (Lost Semi-final 16-10 v Clermont)
Recent Results
Munster 16-10 Scarlets (Rabo Direct Pro 12)
Perpignan 17-18 Munster (Heineken Cup)
Munster 36-8 Perpignan (Heineken Cup)
Next Fixture:
Friday 3rd January 2014 19.05 Rabo Direct Pro 12 Ulster v Munster @ Ravenhill
Heineken Cup (Pool 6) (Current Standings)
Munster 14
Gloucester 9
Edinburgh 8
Perpignan 7
Munster Honours
Heineken Cup Winners: 2005–06, 2007–08
Celtic League/Magners League/Pro12: Winners: 2002–03, 2008–09, 2010–11
Celtic Cup: Winners: 2004–05
Irish Inter-Provincial Championship: Winners: 22
British and Irish Cup Winners: 2011–12
Previous Meetings
Saturday 23rd March 2013 Rabo Direct Pro 12: Munster 22-0 Connacht
www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/12359.php
Saturday 22nd December 2012 Rabo Direct Pro 12: Connacht 12-16 Munster
www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/2387.php