'We’re very conscious of it' - Prendergast knows indiscipline will cost them against Leinster

The 18 penalties and three yellow cards conceded at Franklin’s Gardens defied the rugby logic which holds that teams cannot afford to allow more than 10 infringements and expect to succeed

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022 - 07:01

Simon Lewis

Munster have been warned they will be punished by a ruthless Leinster side on St Stephen’s night if they repeat the indiscipline they showed in winning at Northampton Saints last Sunday.

The Reds left the English East Midlands with a 17-6 victory over their Heineken Champions Cup pool rivals despite defending inside their own 22 for virtually the entire second half. The 18 penalties and three yellow cards conceded at Franklin’s Gardens defied the rugby logic which holds that teams cannot afford to allow more than 10 infringements and expect to succeed but attack coach Mike Prendergast said Munster could not afford to repeat the trick against a side he considers to be the best in Europe.