Leinster aiming to get Munster loss out of their system

If Shane Jennings’ mood on St Stephen’s night was any indicator, Leinster have a very grumpy New Year to look forward to as they aim to right some wrongs on the training field ahead of a derby clash with Ulster.

The Guinness Pro12 champions went down to Munster for the second time this season last Friday, their 28-13 defeat at Thomond Park leaving them three points adrift of the fourth and final play-off spot at the halfway point in the league season.

Jennings, who scored Leinster’s late try, offered no excuses for a poor performance, personally and collectively, against their arch rivals. The flanker also anticipated a long week in preparing for the first game of 2015, against fourth-placed Ulster at the RDS next Saturday.