Ronan O'Gara on Munster: First law of the sporting jungle is don’t beat yourself
The Champions Cup is what Munster gauge themselves against. Spare a thought for Denis Leamy this week. Imagine, is that the best they can do to represent him? I don’t think so.
FIN: Jack Crowley, left, and John Hodnett of Munster after defeat to the Sharks. Picture: Darren Stewart/Sportsfile
An Irish rugby legend and record‑setting out‑half turned elite coach with La Rochelle. A prominent pundit known for frank, compelling, agenda-setting analysis.
WE are all from where we’re from, so when I reach for an emotive term like ‘disillusioned’ in respect of Munster’s defeat in Durban, it’s not quite as jarring as it might first seem.
The first law of the sporting jungle is don’t beat yourself. If one was to list the essential differences between Leinster and Munster, an important one would be that Leinster don’t beat themselves.
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