Emerging Ireland calls didn't damage relations with provinces

A contributory factor to Munster's early-season malaise under new head coach Graham Rowntree was arguably the loss of nine players to the Emerging Ireland squad. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

David Nucifora has given his backing to Munster’s coaches and players to put a shaky start to their season behind them and get moving “in the right direction”.

Four defeats in the first six games of the new BKT United Rugby Championship season has been a less than ideal start to the tenure of head coach Graham Rowntree and his new coaching staff as they attempt to change course from that pursued for five seasons by previous boss Johann van Graan.