'A MUNSTER BATTLE AWAITS'

THE Stormers will need to lean heavily on their tried-and-trusted forward dominance when they face Munster in a highly-anticipated United Rugby Championship (URC) clash tomorrow (7.30pm kickoff).

- BY LEIGHTON KOOPMAN

With both teams unbeaten in the competition, and first and second on the standings, the meeting at Thomond Park promises to be one of the defining fixtures of the early season.

For the Kaapse span, the message will be clear: follow the blueprint that has brought them success in the URC this season and mirror the forwards-driven approach the Springboks used so effectively against Ireland in last weekend’s Test match.