But Ospreys failed to pick up a bonus point in their final match against Connacht meaning Munster's 50-27 triumph over the Dragons was enough to ensure their semi-final against Steve Tandy's side will be played at Thomond Park.
And Foley was impressed by the nature of his team's victory on Saturday as they not only pipped Ospreys to the post but also secured a comprehensive victory over Newport, scoring eight tries in the process.
"I'm delighted," he told The42. "To get our five points first and foremost and then for one of the other teams to slip-up, which didn't look likely at half-time, was great.
"But to get a home semi-final was something we've looked at over the last couple of weeks as a priority and once we got in the top four we zoned in on it and fortunately we got it.
"We controlled the game, dictated the tempo and were able to rack up a score. The manner of it was pleasing.
"The boys stayed at the task for long periods of the game and whenever they threw something at us, we threw something back."
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