'They have the Stormers' number' - Jackman tips Munster for URC success

Bernard Jackman believes Munster are primed to complete their season turnaround in style this weekend, and end their 12-year wait for a trophy.

The province take on DHL Stormers in Cape Town in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final, marching to the decider after impressive away wins against both Glasgow Warriors and Leinster.

The province appear to be battle-hardened by a grueling schedule, which will see them close their season with a sixth consecutive away game, a fourth of which is in South Africa.

But despite the defending champion Stormers being favourites, Jackman believes the time has come for Munster to win their first trophy since 2011.

"I fancy them to win," he said on the RTÉ Rugby podcast.

The Stormers booked their place back in the final with wins against the Bulls and Connacht, but Jackman says Munster have the weapons to deal with their style of play.

"I think they have the Stormers' number, I think the Stormers are a brilliant side but are incredibly loose. They give you opportunities and are a little bit wild. The way Munster are defending lately, they'll fancy their chances.

"They'll make linebreaks [the Stormers], but if you scramble well you can get after that ruck and into the passing channel.

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