Munster face age time-bomb

THE QUESTION most associated with Munster rugby conveniently choose to ignore re-surfaced once again at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Following the failure of the current side to qualify for the knockout stages of the Heineken Cup for the first time since 1999, the writing is on the wall for a number of the older players. The end of one of the greatest eras in the history of Irish rugby is also in sight.

Saturday’s 20-14 defeat by Harlequins said all that needed to be said about the one time greats of the European game.