McGahan looks ahead as Castres loom

THOSE 41 phases may still be on a constant loop in the memories of Munster fans but head coach Tony McGahan insisted the focus was all forward-looking to this weekend’s second Heineken Cup game of the pool campaign against Castres.

The heroics of last Saturday night in Thomond Park, when Munster engineered one of the most remarkable winning finishes in Heineken Cup history as Ronan O’Gara sent over his injury-time drop goal to send Northampton Saints to defeat, have been parked until further notice.

Management and players have now firmly tuned into this Saturday’s game in France against Top 14 contenders Castres.