The reference points for Munster successes are everywhere in South Africa after some thrilling moments in Durban, Cape Town and Pretoria. Yet John Hodnett knows they will count for nothing if the tourists fail to show their true selves against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. “Maybe the last couple of years, we've done quite well at this time of season,” Hodnett said. John Hodnett attempts to get past Jason Jenkins and Nick Hatton in Durban. “Loftus, it's a very, very hard place to win and not many teams have gone there and won before.

Source: Irish Examiner March 26, 2026 13:14 UTC