Video analysis helps keep Munster one step ahead

ONE of the more memorable aspects of Munster’s victory over Leicester in the Heineken Cup quarter-final was the impressive manner in which they prepared for the game.

They seemed to be ready for just about anything the Tigers could throw at them and much of the credit for this has been lavished on the backroom team led by coaches Alan Gaffney, Brian Hickey and Paul McCarthy and video analyst George Murray.

The amount of time spent on filming, editing and cutting the tapes of countless matches is incredible but Gaffney is a huge believer in the process. He knew Wicklowman Murray from his days with Leinster and brought him on board this season.