Graham Rowntree: Good god Munster have plenty of things to work on

Munster open the 2024-25 URC campaign against derby rivals Connacht at Thomond Park on Saturday, September 21 and on the evidence of Friday night’s 33-19 defeat to Gloucester there is plenty of work for Rowntree and his assistant coaches to do.

WORK TO DO: Munster head coach Graham Rowntree. Pic: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

Graham Rowntree is hoping Munster’s pre-season home defeat to Gloucester will serve as the kick up the backside his squad needs when the United Rugby Championship begins in two weeks.

Munster open the 2024-25 URC campaign against derby rivals Connacht at Thomond Park on Saturday, September 21 and on the evidence of Friday night’s 33-19 defeat to the English Premiership side at Cork’s Virgin Media Park there is plenty of work for Rowntree and his assistant coaches to do to get their players into shape over the next fortnight.