Breathing space gives Munster time to develop attacking game
A lack of composure cost the westerners dearly after competing magnificently against the odds at a highly charged Kingsholm. Instead of celebrating a historic win in the competition, Eric Elwood’s men were left to contemplate a record 10th successive defeat for the province. Their efforts deserve so much more than that.
Wins for Leinster and for Ulster over Aironi in northern Italy on Saturday put the pressure on Munster to make it a table-topping treble for the Irish over the weekend as they entertained a Scarlets outfit determined to show their stunning bonus point win at Franklin’s Gardens over Northampton in round two was no aberration.
