Munster gain Noves’ respect

After years of showing Munster little more than a grudging respect, Guy Noves finally paid Rob Penney’s warriors the ultimate compliment after the French aristocrats were put to the sword.

In the past, Noves has attributed the province’s European success to a strong forward pack that he once described as “a machine of war.”

Now, he conceded, Munster bring much more to the table and are producing a more eye catching brand of rugby.