Munster players not released for Kiwi encounter

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Tuesday September 30 2008

THE IRFU have confirmed that Ireland will not release their Munster players for the province's match against New Zealand at Thomond Park on November 18, WRITES HUGH FARRELLY.

Ireland play Canada at the redeveloped stadium on November 8, New Zealand at Croke Park a week later and Argentina at GAA HQ on November 22.

The decision was made because of the importance of world ranking points and the close proximity of the matches and their physical impact on the players.

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