Rowntree on Munster: This team doesn't go away. We are tough and battle-hardened

Rowntree rolls his eyes when told Leinster boss Leo Cullen had suggested Munster’s attacking and defensive shapes had looked similar to his own side’s. “So we're all just copying Leinster, are we?"

JACK THE LAD: Munster’s Jack Crowley celebrates after the game with his grandfather Billy

There will be no ‘happy to be here’ approach from Munster ahead of their URC Grand Final with the Stormers in Cape Town on May 27, Graham Rowntree promised supporters following their epic semi-final victory over Leinster.

As Munster supporters celebrated a first final appearance in eight years and dared to dream of an end to a 12-year trophy drought, head coach Rowntree spoke of the belief coursing through his squad following their 16-15 win at Aviva Stadium on Saturday and a determination to see the job through in what will be a sixth consecutive game on the road.