Denis Leamy: Donncha O'Callaghan's Munster criticism was fair

Munster lost to Zebre for the first time in 20 league meetings in a performance that prompted a stinging critique from RTÉ analyst and former Munster player Donncha O’Callaghan
Denis Leamy: Donncha O'Callaghan's Munster criticism was fair

Munster Defence Coach Denis Leamy has defended Donncha O'Callaghan's comments

However accurate Donncha O’Callaghan’s comments were regarding Munster’s dismal defeat at Zebre Parma were, Denis Leamy has insisted the hurt felt inside the provincial camp following their 42-33 Italian ignominy cut much deeper.

Munster's loss to Zebre for the first time in 20 league meetings saw the Italians outscore their more illustrious rivals by six tries to four, courtesy in part to 25 missed tackles and nine turnovers of possession from the visitors at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi last Saturday afternoon.

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