Donal Lenihan: There is something special brewing in Munster

There have been signs since the start of the season that Munster are shifting to a new level

Jack O'Donoghue celebrates CJ Stander's try. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

If the refreshing quality of rugby on offer across the opening rounds of this season's Heineken Champions Cup provided the major talking point, the continuing impact of the coronavirus reminded us that the long-awaited vaccine just can’t come soon enough.

With four games cancelled over the weekend due to Covid-19, including the standout clash of round two between Toulouse and champions Exeter Chiefs, an already truncated tournament has been thrown into chaos.