Leicester Tigers’ tactics built on New Zealand traditions

It is unlikely to come as much comfort to Munster, but the defence they bashed away at so unsuccessfully on Saturday night was built with Richie McCaw and Dan Carter in mind.

Leicester made a staggering 132 tackles in their 31-19 victory at Thomond Park, a total which was almost double Munster’s tally of 67.

So it comes as no surprise to hear the club’s defence coach, Scott Hansen, is in a rather upbeat mood ahead of the return game at Welford Road on Sunday night.