'We have to get our heads up' - Hodnett calls for Munster resolve ahead of season-defining run

Openside insists province cannot afford to dwell on Friday's dispiriting defeat to Castres with Ulster test approaching, kicking off a month which will go a long way to defining team's campaign 

TOUGH TO TAKE: Munster's John Hodnett dejected after defeat to Castres at Stade Pierre-Fabre on Friday. INPHO/Ben Brady

John Hodnett believes Munster cannot afford to dwell on their Champions Cup defeat at Castres if they are to bounce back in both Europe and the URC.

A high penalty count, creaking scrum and costly individual errors contributed to Munster’s 16-14 loss at Stade Pierre Fabre on Friday night, giving double try scorer Hodnett the feeling the round-two pool match was an opportunity lost.