Donal Lenihan: URC jinxed as Munster endure tough week stranded in South Africa

EPCR have already made it clear that Munster will have to field a team or forfeit their opening game against Wasps on Sunday week

The Munster squad have returned nine more positive PCR tests in South Africa, making 10 players and staff in self-isolation in total

Munster’s week had already started badly with news that yet another quality coach was preparing to flee the nest.

Confirmation last week that Stephen Larkham was returning home to take over at the helm of the Brumbies was understandable but still very disappointing.