Denis Leamy: 'I think Connacht genuinely feel that any time they play Munster they can beat Munster'

It's been a season with a long injury list for Munster but as the business end of the season is upon us they have a healthy crop of players to select from. 

DERBY: Defence Coach Denis Leamy expecting another battle when Munster take on Connacht in the URC on Saturday. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since Munster and Connacht last met on New Year’s Day. It is fair to say neither the elements in Galway nor fate were working in Munster’s favour that day as they left the Sportsground with a rain-soaked 22-9 defeat and an ever-increasing injury list.

Like the current weather, things look a lot rosier now for last season’s URC champions as they prepare to welcome their interprovincial rivals to Thomond Park on Saturday (5:15pm) with both provinces looking to consolidate their positions in the race for end of season play-off berths.