Peter O’Mahony: Munster leaders must stand up and be counted during critical spell

As Munster’s well-established captain and one of the most respected players in the game, Peter O’Mahony appreciates more than anyone the critical position in which Munster now find themselves.

Less than satisfactory back-to-back performances against Leinster and Castres have cast a shadow although they have the ideal opportunity to regain the trust of the Red Army when Ronan O’Gara’s Racing 92 turn up at Thomond Park on Saturday.

There are many competing issues occupying O’Mahony’s attention, not least the impending departure of director of rugby Rassie Erasmus and the arrival of replacement Johann Van Graan.