Munster must dominate possession, says Williams

MUNSTER skipper Jim Williams knows Munster will have to dominate possession if they are to have any hope of beating Gloucester and qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup in Thomond Park tomorrow.

While Munster have put the demand of scoring a hatful of tries against Gloucester to the back of their minds as much as possible, the skipper is also conscious that a fine day might be needed to give Munster the only chance of a lifeline. A wet day, a greasy surface and ball will make the job more difficult, but he is still conscious that possession will be the key.

Referring to the opening game of the tournament in Kingsholm, he said: “Our ball retention was appalling in that game at Gloucester in round one. The possession count must have been at least 60-40 in Gloucester's favour - if not more.