McFadden fired up for trip to Thomond

THE Leinster bus hadn’t reached Cardiff Airport last Saturday evening before Fergus McFadden started to bend the ears of his teammates and sow the seeds of preparation for this weekend’s trip to Limerick.

Nothing too detailed, just a few remarks about how satisfying it would be to double up on their European success with a Magners League title — and in Thomond Park of all places.

“Everyone’s got a pep in their step,” said McFadden. “Saturday was unbelievable and thankfully we came out in the second half and performed as we are capable of doing. But we know Saturday against Munster in Thomond Park will be as tough a challenge as last week.”