Munster host a South Africa A side this evening in what promises to be a fantastic spectacle in front of a sellout crowd as rugby fans are treated to yet more action in between Ireland's Autumn Series Test matches.
South Africa's A side will be intent on avenging their senior side's loss against Ireland on Saturday last, but Munster will be fired up and looking to take a swipe at the international outfit in front of a capacity 41,400 crowd at the famous GAA venue on the banks of the Lee.
It is not unknown territory for Munster; they have played and beaten touring nations before.
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Wins over New Zealand and Australia are well remembered by all Reds fans, however the province have not beaten a South African side in three attempts.
The most recent of those three encounters was as far back as 1970, and Munster will be hoping to bridge the gap in style as they line out against the Springboks side this evening.
Here is all you need to know ahead of the game.
When does the game take place?
This game is set to take place on Thursday, November 10.
Where is the game taking place?
This game will take place at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the home of Cork GAA.
What time is kick off?
This game is set to kick off at 7.30pm.
What TV channel can I watch it on?
This game will be shown live on Virgin Media Two and the Virgin Media Player. The game begins at 7.30pm, however coverage on the Virgin Media channel will commence at 6.30pm.
It will be available live on Virgin Media Player for viewers in Northern Ireland and Britain - https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/
For viewers in South Africa, the game will be live on SuperSport.
Team news
South Africa A named their team on Monday last and it is a strong looking outfit; there are 14 capped Springboks set to face Munster in this encounter.
Thomas du Toit - who had a brief spell with Munster during the 2016/17 season - will captain the side.
Meanwhile, another ex-Munster man in Jason Jenkins starts in the second row.
There is plenty of experience coarsing through the South African outfit, with World Cup winner Herschel Jantjies starting at number nine and Johan Goosen and Cornal Hendricks starting among the backs.
Munster : M Haley; S Daly, A Frisch, R Scannell, S Zebo; B Healy, P Patterson; J Wycherley, D Barron, R Salanoa; E Edogbo, K McDonald; J O’Donoghue (c), J Hodnett, G Coombes.
Replacements : N Scannell, L O’Connor, K Knox, C Hurley, A Kendellen, N Cronin, P Campbell, M Fekitoa.
South Africa XV: A Fassi; S Hartzenberg, H van Wyk, C Hendricks, L Las; J Goosen, H Jantjies; N Mchunu, J Dweba, T du Toit (c); J Jenkins, R Nortje; P Buthelezi, E Louw, JL du Preez.
Replacements : AH Venter, S Matanzima, S Sandi, D du Preez, S Notshe, G Williams, S Nohamba, G Lombard.
Betting odds
Munster - 9/2
South Africa - 1/7
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