Munster not yet in crisis but hard to see how things can improve

When one side scores arguably the finest try of the season within the first three minutes and the other misses a penalty from in front of the posts a few moments later, the message is already loud and clear.

And so it proved at Thomond Park last night when Leinster performed with control and precision in cruising to a handsome, if flattering, 24-7 victory.

Munster huffed and puffed for the umpteenth time this season, proved tactically naive in their decision making, and made what has now become a familiar catalogue of unforced errors.