Munster’s youngsters continue to impress Rob Penney as the evolution of the two-time Heineken Cup champions continues.

Warren Gatland has backed the British and Irish Lions to cope with South Africa’s “bully mentality” in a crunch second Test showdown at Loftus Versfeld tomorrow.

Jamie Roberts insisted the 2009 British and Irish Lions are capable of making history by coming back from 1-0 down to win the Test series against South Africa.

Lions captain Paul O’Connell accused Bryce Lawrence of only refereeing one side after South Africa held off a late fightback to win the first Test 26-21 in Durban.