Munster have announced that their hugely anticipated fixture against a South Africa Select XV at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on November 10 is sold-out.
The Springboks will take on Ireland, France, Italy and England in the Autumn Nations Series while the SA Select XV will meet Munster and Bristol Bears.
Munster have faced South Africa on three occasions in the past and have yet to secure a victory over them, with this another chance to end that drought.
Rush for game tickets
Unsurprisingly the rush for tickets has been frantic and the United Rugby Championship side announced the news on Friday, two months before kick off.
“After an extremely busy opening day of general ticket sales on Tuesday, Munster Rugby can now confirm that the upcoming match with South Africa Select XV at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on November 10 is sold-out,” read the statement issued by Munster.
“Following a huge uptake in the pre-sale for MRSC members and other priority groups, all stand tickets were sold-out within minutes of the tickets going on general sale on Tuesday.
“With a sold-out crowd set for Pairc Ui Chaoimh, the remaining terrace tickets were snapped up on Friday afternoon for this historic clash with an incredible night in store for the bumper attendance.”
The statement continued: “Munster Rugby would like to take this opportunity to thank the superb support and commitment shown in getting behind the team on what will be a very special occasion.”
Bok coach Jacques Nienaber was part of Munster’s backroom team alongside Rassie Erasmus in 2016 and 2017 and was thrilled when the game was added.
Great test for SA players
“Munster are a giant force in Ireland, and they will offer the SA Select XV exactly the type of test we need to build combinations and player depth as we prepare for the Rugby World Cup next year,” he said at the time.
“We have been working with a large squad this year so that we can give an expanded group of players a chance to stake a claim for places in the Rugby World Cup and beyond, and by facing top opposition such as Munster and Bristol, I have no doubt we will get some of the answers we need with the international extravaganza about a year away.”
He added: “We haven’t had a proper rugby tour with midweek games in several years, so we are very excited about this opportunity.”
Click Here: custom gaa jerseys