Warren’s willing Wasps

WARREN GATLAND believes that London Wasps and Munster have more than a Heineken Cup semi-final date at Lansdowne Road in common.

Gatland, the former Irish coach who has brought the Londoners to the last four in Europe, admits much of the success is due to a remarkable club ethos, which is a carbon copy of that found in Thomond or Musgrave Park.

"Anyone getting too big for themselves is quickly put back in line," he admits. "They'll get a clip around the ears at training and put in their place. I suppose you could say it's a very similar atmosphere to what happens in Ireland and what has happened in Munster particularly over the years.