Munster hugely dependent on the set-piece for possession

Another gripping weekend of European rugby knockout games is upon us.

But before looking ahead to Munster’s semi-final at Montpellier’s Stade de la Mosson it’s worth recalling the high marks that Rob Penney’s men hit in dispatching Conor O’Shea’s Harlequins.

Munster conceded just 11 turnovers at the Stoop, tackled at a 98% rate and allowed Harlequins to beat just two defenders in 80 minutes of play. Paul O’Connell ruled supreme in the air, securing five Munster throws along with one steal (O’Connell is fourth in the competition in lineout steals despite playing just three games). Munster were superb in almost every facet of the game.