Subscriber

Donal Lenihan: Munster building towards that April Sharks attack

The South African side are sure to field all their World Cup-winning Springboks. 
SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT: Munster defence coach Denis Leamy and head coach Graham Rowntree. Picture: INPHO/Ben Brady

SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT: Munster defence coach Denis Leamy and head coach Graham Rowntree. Picture: INPHO/Ben Brady

YOU'D hardly blame Munster if they were currently cursing the inclusion of the South African sides in this season’s Heineken Champions Cup.

With a few minutes to go in Edinburgh’s impressive home win over Saracens in the last game of the entire pool phase on Sunday, a try for either side would have led to a home tie against Munster in the Round of 16. Sitting in the departure lounge at Toulouse Airport, Munster would have welcomed that with open arms.

This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited