Thomond Park graphic promoting Munster-Bulls final spurred us on, says Glasgow boss Franco Smith

Such was the rivalry that existed between Munster and Glasgow before Saturday's URC semi-final it's hard to believe that the Warriors would have needed any more motivation.

However, head coach Franco Smith has revealed that a promotional graphic that popped up on the big screen before kick-off at Thomond Park added to their incentive.

Prior to kick-off, with the Bulls having shocked Leinster in Pretoria, the screen at the Limerick ground advertised a 'Munster v Bulls' final.

The X account of Scottish Rugby Podcast posted out the picture below with the caption "why do Glasgow enjoy beating Munster so much?"

"why do Glasgow enjoy beating Munster so much?" pic.twitter.com/5PGvRveKUz

BBC Scotland reporter Andy Burke posted that he spoke to Munster Rugby and it was down to "human error".

Speaking to RTÉ Sport's Michael Corcoran after the 17-10 win, Smith said: "[I'm] very proud of them, we knew what was coming and the rivalry is big. We knew they are the champions and what threat they pose.

"[Munster] played well, ten wins in a row.

"We knew it was going to be challenging here so we are really proud of the boys.

"There was even a poster up before the game about the final that would be here next week and that motivated the men and I'm glad we stepped up."

Smith, who took over the Warriors in 2022, will now lead his side back to his native South Africa where he will face his old team at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday (5pm).

"I'm absolutely grateful for the Lord that’s given me this opportunity," he added.

"A lot of sacrifice, lived away from my family this year and absolutely grateful that the boys bought in and gave me something to smile about.

"We didn't train and practice to win the semi-final, we would like to go all the way so a lot of