Perilously close to troubled waters, Munster know Sharks are circling in Durban

Yet another inconsistent start to a URC campaign has Graham Rowntree’s squad under pressure. The star-studded South African powerhouse may smell blood

READY TO CLIMB: A view of Munster Rugby Squad Training in Cape Town, South Africa this week. Pic:INPHO/Steve Haag Sports

One day, Munster will start their season the right way, with a consistency of performance across the opening six matches that is reflected by more victories than losses.

For now, however, Graham Rowntree’s squad enter troubled waters with the Sharks on Saturday afternoon looking to end this opening block of the United Rugby Championship campaign with their heads just about above the surface.