Larkham wants to channel hurt of Leinster loss as focus switches to Europe

Senior coach Stephen Larkham during Munster rugby squad training at University of Limerick

Whatever about the wailing and gnashing of teeth within the Munster rugby community following yet another defeat to Leinster, Stephen Larkham has insisted the players have to park their pain, learn their lessons and move onto the business of beating Exeter Chiefs.

Last Saturday’s 34-19 United Rugby Championship derby loss at Thomond Park has prompted a flurry of criticism in the direction of the Munster management and executives about the province’s inability to keep pace with a Leinster team that was way too good for the home side despite not being at full strength.