‘A big ask’ for Munster to win in Perpignan, declares Wood

KEITH WOOD knows better than most how well Munster can react with their backs to the wall but he still feels it will be “a big ask” for Tony McGahan’s side to win in Perpignan next Sunday.

The two-time European champions eked out a one-point win against the French side last weekend in Limerick but lost the try count 3-0 in what was a far from convincing performance.

“I think it’s a big ask and, unless they improve radically, I don’t think they’ll win,” he said. “If they perform they can win anywhere. That’s always been the key thing about Munster. When they have to perform they do perform.