Conan: Traditional Munster-Leinster St Stephen's Day meeting could use a 'freshen up'

Despite finding themselves hitting the road at this time of year for the umpteenth occasion, Conan acknowledged Tuesday’s game with the defending URC champions is one that he and Leinster will ultimately continue to embrace.

SHAKE-UP NEEDED: Munster's Peter O'Mahony competes at the lineout with Jack Conan of Leinster. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

It has been part of the rugby calendar for quite some time now, but Leinster back-row Jack Conan believes there is scope for change when it comes to their traditional Christmas duel with Munster at Thomond Park.

While the December 26th bouts between these two arch rivals in both 2020 and 2021 were ultimately rearranged due to issues brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, you have to go back to 2013 for the last time that Leinster weren't initially scheduled to pay a visit to Limerick during the holiday season.