No miracles from born-again Christian

CHRISTIAN CULLEN has asked Munster fans to be patient as he prepares to launch a new career with the province against Neath/Swansea at Musgrave Park on Friday night.

Given his recent injury problems, it may sound surprising to suggest the weight of expectation is firmly on Cullen's shoulders this week but that's exactly how it is.

Amidst talk that his presence in the squad will attract a record attendance for a Celtic League match in the city, his mood is one of both excitement and trepidation.