ANYONE questioning the hunger of Munster’s returning Grand Slam heroes for further silverware could rest easy on leaving Thomond Park last Saturday night after another comprehensive win over great rivals Leinster. Suffice to say that Munster coach Tony McGahan must have slept more soundly in his bed afterwards than his Leinster counterpart Michael Cheika.

OVER the years, Munster have always had difficulty on the road against Welsh opposition. Given the Ospreys’ lofty position at the top of the Celtic League, yesterday’s duel was always going to be a difficult assignment. And so it proved.

ONE can’t but escape the feeling that Ireland is destined for this year’s Grand Slam. Prior to Saturday, all indications were that Ireland would secure a comprehensive victory in Cardiff. The thing about sport, however, is that it is never straightforward.