It promises to be an emotional day at Thomond Park in Limerick as Munster take on Glasgow Warriors in the European Rugby Champions Cup.

Last Sunday, as Munster were in Paris for a game against Racing 92, their head coach and former captain Anthony Foley sadly died. The former Ireland international was buried on Friday and the game against Glasgow is to be a tribute to him.

As part of the commemorations, Munster will stand down the number 8 shirt Foley wore for the majority of his career.

CJ Stander will wear number 24 tomorrow. The #8 jersey has been stood down for the game in honour of Anthony Foley #SUAF #MUNvGLA pic.twitter.com/uoinmKajyA

— Three Red Kings (@threeredkings) October 21, 2016

In addition, the players of Welsh club Scarlets will carry small ‘8’ insignias on the front of their shirts when they play Saracens. In this day and age, the phrase ‘classy gesture’ is overused, but it’s certainly applicable here.

@scarlets_rugby pay tribute to @Munsterrugby legend Anthony Foley with number 8 on front of shirt for Euro game https://t.co/g44zuxwVgT pic.twitter.com/POFn7Pz1PC

— SWEP Sport (@sport_swep) October 21, 2016