Munster influence hitting new peak at Connacht to add spice to derby

There are more Connacht players and coaches with Munster blood in them than at any time in the past

Connacht’s Alex Wootton is one of four former Munster players. Picture: INPHO/Brian Reilly-Troy

Jake White was wide of the mark last week on a few of his observations about Connacht being a plan B for Leinster wannabees.

Had he dug a bit deeper he would have realised that there is a significant Munster involvement at the Sportsground these days.