Damian de Allende: Returning Irish stars need to 'stand out and take responsibility'

While there were a number of unconvincing displays from Ireland in the Autumn Nations Cup, playing at international level but stand to those returning to line out for their province

Munster's Damian de Allende in action against Zebre. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Munster's Damian de Allende is hoping the province's returning international players will help his side make the step up from PRO14 to European rugby this weekend.

It has been a perfect start for Johann van Graan's side in the domestic competition with seven wins from seven but the province are all too aware that the level of competition will take a step up on Sunday as they welcome Premiership outfit Harlequins to Thomond Park.