Munster Announce Plans For Axel Thomond Tribute

Munster's Director of Rugby says Saturday's Champions Cup clash with Glasgow is a great opportunity to pay tribute to the late Anthony Foley.

The province have confirmed the game will be played in Thomond Park just 24 hours after the former captain and head coach is laid to rest in his native Killaloe.

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A minutes silence will be held before the game, while books of condolence will be opened from 11am.

Fans are being asked to take their seats by 12.50pm for a special tribute which will be on display in the West Stand, during which a minute's silence will be held.

The Munster Rugby Supporter's Club Choir will perform "There Is An Isle" prior to kickoff, and young rugby players and students from Axel's local rugby club and school will form a guard of honour for both teams.

A special commemorative match programme, documenting Anthony's life in rugby and the tributes paid to him in recent days, will be on sale at the ground with a percentage of proceeds going towards a fund or charitable cause to be agreed upon by the Foley family with support from Munster Rugby. 

Rassie Erasmus says they didn't want to miss out on the chance to pay tribute to him on their home patch.