O’Callaghan fears Reds will struggle in cash-rich Euro future

Munster will struggle to reach the levels of consistency they achieved in the Heineken Cup in the new European Champions Cup due to the levels of finance being injected into the game by French and English clubs, according to Donncha O’Callaghan.

The competition has been scrapped and the ERC disbanded following a club dispute over television rights.

The new format will be based on merit with the lowest performers relegated to a third tier of European competition.