Munster to play All Blacks selection in November

Munster Rugby have confirmed that the province will take on an All Blacks XV on Saturday, 2 November at Thomond Park.

The game will form part of New Zealand's northern hemisphere tour in November, which sees the tourists take on Ireland in the Aviva Stadium on 9 November.

The All Blacks will also will also face England, France, and Italy as part of their tour.

Since the redevelopment of Thomond Park in 2008, Munster Rugby have hosted international opposition in the form of the All Blacks, Australia and the Māori All Blacks at the Limerick venue

Commenting on today’s announcement Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan said: "We will be delighted to welcome the All Blacks XV to Thomond Park in November as part of their Northern Hemisphere tour.

"We have a long and rich history of hosting international sides and I’m sure November’s match will add another exciting chapter to this tradition."

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