The Pro12 final may be taking place on Irish soil, but Scarlets really are encouraging a Welsh invasion of the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Munster supporters are renowned for being vociferous, vocal and hugely influential to their side’s fortunes. The Thomond Park crowd excel at creating an overwhelmingly red atmosphere in many of the provinces’ games.
You only need to look at the noise levels they created in their semi-final win over the Ospreys; Donnacha Ryan and Francis Saili’s last home game for the province.
Saturday will be the pair’s last altogether.
Scarlets’ Twitter account is doing its best to drown out the Munster supporters at the weekend, however.
The Welsh side’s Twitter is packed with ferry arrangements, cheap hotel stays, and travel advice in an attempt to maximise the number of their travelling supporters.
Such is the community spirit of the side, they are attempting to encourage their supporters to share with other supporters.
ACCOMMODATION | Anyone on the travel waiting list willing to share a 4-bed room please get in touch natalie@scarlets.wales asap! Thanks
— Scarlets Rugby (@scarlets_rugby) May 23, 2017
They’ve a keen eye for a bargain, too.
£154 – 600m from dart station to go direct to Lansdowne Rd! Another bargain! @scarlets_rugby Tara Towers https://t.co/o7eseCkoOQ
— Crys 16 – Scarlets Supporters Trust (@Crys16_Trust) May 22, 2017
Hurry up, lads.
Bookable on Expedia if you're quick!! @scarlets_rugby #GUINNESSPRO12FINAL pic.twitter.com/VLf6C3MudJ
— Crys 16 – Scarlets Supporters Trust (@Crys16_Trust) May 22, 2017
Wayne Pivac’s side will be hoping that they can repeat the heroics of their thrilling victory over Leinster in the semi-final of this competition, during which they ripped Leo Cullen’s team apart in the first half and showcased their attacking prowess.
Munster are well aware of Scarlets’ prolific attack on the back of their 30-21 defeat to Pivac’s men at Thomond Park. It was a game they led comfortably at one stage.
Scarlets’ travelling fans were in a raucous mood at the RDS, and their players duly responded to this support.
Forgot 2 thank the @scarlets_rugby fans..just watched the game back and how awesome to hear the scarlets fans over the Leinster ones. #class
— Rob Evans (@Revsprop1) May 21, 2017
The Munster fans will have their work cut out to trump these guys on the noise levels.
Rassie Erasmus’ men secured their final berth with that impressive 23-3 win over the Ospreys in Thomond Park. They will be hoping the emotion that accompanied this performance will power them to their fourth Pro12 title.
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