Munster secure URC playoff spot

Munster have secured their place in the United Rugby Championship playoffs following a hard-fought 24-17 victory over the Lions.

The win guarantees Champions Cup rugby for the Irish province next season and sets up a quarter-final trip to South Africa.

Coach Clayton McMillan expressed pride in his team's grit during the high-stakes encounter in Johannesburg.

Meanwhile, the Lions face a nervous wait regarding the fitness of captain Francke Horn ahead of their own playoff fixture against Leinster.