Munsters take time to find their rhythm

THERE were mixed emotions for former Young Munster stalwart Paul O’Connell in Clifford Park yesterday as his home club overcame neighbours Old Crescent in this Limerick AIL Division Two derby.

Having captained Munster to a bonus-point win over Cardiff Blues the previous evening in the European Heineken Cup, the second-row was back to his roots, but can’t have been overly impressed by what he saw.

Still, Munster got the win, and the four points gained sees them leap-frog Old Crescent, both now in mid-table on 17 points, Munster ahead on points difference.