URC champions Munster have confirmed they’ll host Tremendous Rugby Pacific winners the Crusaders in a world first ‘Conflict of Champions’ in February.

Graham Rowntree’s facet toppled the Stormers in South Africa to say a well-known URC title win final season after beautiful common season table-toppers and provincial rivals Leinster within the semi-final because of Jack Crowley’s drop objective.

Scott Robertson’s Crusaders secured their seventh successive Tremendous Rugby triumph after overcoming the Chiefs 25-20 in Hamilton. So as to add much more spice to the inaugural ‘Conflict of Champions’, Robertson is departing to teach the All Blacks after the World Cup and former Munster boss Rob Penney would be the new man in cost in Christchurch.

The fixture is scheduled for Saturday 3 February which clashes with the opening weekend of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. Nevertheless, Eire should not in motion as Andy Farrell’s facet open the match on the Friday evening away in France.

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It’s the first time the winners of Tremendous Rugby and the URC have ever confronted off. Penney can even take cost of the Crusaders in opposition to Bristol as a part of their European pre-season tour.

Munster Rugby CEO, Ian Flanagan mentioned: “We’re delighted to welcome the Tremendous Rugby champions to Munster, internet hosting a groundbreaking fixture in opposition to the Crusaders.

“We maintain a proud and wealthy historical past of taking part in touring sides and I’ve little question subsequent February’s recreation will probably be an important day for all concerned.”

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Colin Mansbridge, Crusaders CEO, added: “The Crusaders are thrilled to be coming over to Eire and the UK to face some stiff competitors away from residence.

“NZ and Australian golf equipment have been engaged on the World Membership Competitors for years, so when a chance for Tremendous groups to play Northern Hemisphere counterparts got here up, it was simply too good to move up.

“Munster have a historical past of giving touring sides a reasonably arduous time, so that they current notably powerful competitors. There’s additionally the added reference to our new Head Coach Rob Penney who coached there.”

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