'It’s not something that adds extra pressure on us': Munster not worried about title drought

The drought dates back to the 2011 Magners League final, when Paul O’Connell lifted the trophy at Thomond Park after a 19-9 victory over Leinster

A general view of Munster training at Thomond Park yesterday. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Johann van Graan insists Munster’s 10-year wait for silverware has not added pressure to his squad going into Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 final against Leinster.

The drought dates back to the 2011 Magners League final, when Paul O’Connell lifted the trophy at Thomond Park after a 19-9 victory over rival captain Leo Cullen’s men, and has seen plenty of heartache inflicted by Leinster. Yet head coach Van Graan says the long search for repeat success will have no bearing on Munster’s mindset this weekend when they return to the scene of their 2018 and 2019 semi-final setbacks, the first two of three in a row of semi-final defeats.