Duncan Casey: Munster still do not have a recognisable, consistent playing philosophy

If Connacht — on paper the weakest of the Irish provinces — have a playing style that anyone with a passing interest in the game can recognise, and Munster, a team that aspires to be the best in Europe, does not, then something is amiss

Munster celebrate after beating Wasps. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Another season, another Munster coach heading for the exit. Or two I should say, and counting, as it’s probably a safe bet that JP Ferreira will follow Johann van Graan out the door. The new boss will be Munster’s fifth in 10 years. Equally alarming is the turnover of assistant coaches in the same period, eight of whom will have come and gone when Stephen Larkham heads home to Australia.

The general reaction was one of surprise when the news was announced yesterday. The word from camp was that Johann was staying put for another two or three years. Whether that would have been in the best interests of the club was up for debate, but clearly, Munster were banking on him remaining where he was.