Munster vs Ospreys QF Preview | David vs Goliath

The Ospreys have a massive task in front of them as they take on the number 1 seed Munster. What can they do to win?
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[@EolasColas]

58-3 last time ospreys visited Thomond Park

[@josephhooton7781]

Honestly really dont want to write off Ospreys as a munster fan. The way that Ospreys made the top 8 is quite fitting given thier season and their real knack of hanging in games and never admiting they are beaten with a grim determination. I could asbsolutly see them upsetting anyone that looks past them, clinging on, never going on and then having a crack in the dieing minutes of the game. Looking forward to it, and respect to that young Ospreys team. With a bit of experiance and maintianing their attitude they could be really good.

[@CGM_68]

Should we get thru' to the Semi-finals, we will have home advantage against the winner of Glasgow Warriors vs Cape Town's Stormers. Echoes of last year's on the road Final to come maybe.

[@thegainline]

That game would be a massive step up from this one

[@CGM_68]

@@thegainline There was some speculation of using Páirc Uí Chaoimh stadium (for the semi-final) which has a 45,000 capacity compared to Thomond Park's 25,600 capacity. Munster Rugby ruled out that option, earlier this week, preferring to rebuild Thomond Park's reputation as a fortress. Their 12-year, 26-game unbeaten record from 1995 to January 2007 in Limerick. That particular stat flatters a little, since their home record at Musgrave Park in Cork over the same period was far from unblemished.

[@CGM_68]

@@thegainline Musgrave Park record over same period : 27 September 1997 lost 32 - 37 to Cardiff in European competition Attendance: 5,000 10 October 2003 lost 15-16 to Ulster Attendance: 4,000 27 February 2004 lost 15-18 to Neath-Swansea Ospreys Attendance: 8,000 6 April 2004 lost 17-28 to Edinburgh Attendance: 4,935 3 December 2005 lost 17-20 to Ulster Attendance: 6,000 5 losses out of 24 games Some background if and when the Stormers come to Thomond Park