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Munster fans could have been forgiven for groaning when their brightest prospects were plucked from the province's ranks to head to Bloemfontein for the Emerging Ireland tour, but RTÉ analyst Donal Lenihan believes the trip will end up yielding rich dividends.
Munster marked their first outing of the season at Thomond Park with an encouraging 31-17 United Rugby Championship bonus-point win over the Bulls.
For the first time this season, Thomond Park was open for business. And for the first time this season, so too were Munster.
Simon Easterby has named his Emerging Ireland line-up for their clash with the Cheetahs on Sunday in Bloemfontein (kick-off 2pm Irish time), with the visitors bidding to wrap to a perfect trip to South Africa after earlier victories against the Griquas and the Pumas.
Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has opted for a half-back pairing of Nathan Doak and Jack Crowley for the opening game of their South African tour against the Griquas in Bloemfontein on Friday evening.
Ulster were the big winners from the opening round of URC action.
Munster suffered their first defeat against Cardiff in four years as the Graham Rowntree era got off to a disappointing start.
