Leamy calls for vintage performance from ‘written off’ Munster

Not being given a chance ahead of a crucial European match remains a prime motivator.

MOTIVATOR IN CHIEF: Defence coach Denis Leamy during Munster rugby squad training at University of Limerick in Limerick. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach, Sportsfile

The odds are once again stacked against Munster as they prepare for Sunday’s Champions Cup knockout clash at English Premiership leaders Northampton Saints yet it needed only a few succinct words from Denis Leamy to underline why his side will not travel to Franklin’s Gardens in fear.

"It's Europe, it's Munster in England against the Premiership leaders. Written off. It's Munster," the defence coach said.