Weekend off has Munster rested and ready for testing trip to Ulster, says JP Ferreira

Johann van Graan's side will be seeking a first win in Belfast in over four years

Munster defence coach JP Ferreira. Picture: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile

JP Ferreira believes the postponement of Munster's St Stephen's Day clash with Leinster will help rather than hinder the province as they make the long trip to face an Ulster side that inflicted a crushing defeat on them 12 months ago.

A delay in Covid-19 test results forced the Leinster game to be nixed at just two days' notice but the Munster defence coach feels that the unexpected gap in the schedule will be no bad thing given the non-stop nature of the season to date.