Coughlan appeals to ‘exiles’ for support

James Coughlan is hoping Munster’s exiles in Dublin will give them the edge over Leinster at Aviva Stadium tomorrow night.

Coughlan believes that could work in Munster’s favour in a sell-out Aviva as his side attempts to overtake arch-rivals Leinster and jump back into pole position in the Pro12.

“We have a special group of supporters,” said Coughlan (pictured). “As the recession has kicked in, there’s probably more culchies living in Dublin, which would mean it’s probably easier for them to get to a match in the Aviva than to hit the road and come down to Thomond or to Cork, so it’s a big night for them.