Munster forwards can turn it around

AS a consequence of the events in Limerick last season, this was always going to be a difficult assignment for Munster, and so it proved.

A bonus point in defeat would have been a credible achievement, alas, even that was beyond Munster on this occasion.

Kingsholm is the Thomond Park of English rugby. Similar in size and crowd capacity, it was rocking a full hour before kick-off. From the moment the Gloucester took to the field for their pre-match warm up, it was clear that they were up for this one.