Donal Lenihan: After Sportsground shambles, who in Munster will stand up and be counted?
Munster seem locked in a time warp, as evidenced once again by the Sportsground performance. This no-risk approach was typified by Ben Healy’s long-range drop goal attempt, from his own half on 67 minutes after a poor Connacht clearance kick, despite having a gaping counter-attacking opportunity out wide. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan
The opening article of the new year normally affords an opportunity for contemplation on my rugby hopes and aspirations for the next 12 months. However, circumstances put those thoughts on hold for the moment.
There are more immediate issues to be addressed, not least, Munster’s incredibly disappointing performance against Connacht, coupled with the complete lack of ambition from a backline with sufficient talent to render the restricted attacking template designed by Johann van Graan mind-boggling.
