Munster go 'old school' to build mental toughness ahead of new season

Defence coach Denis Leamy said there will be "subtle changes" to how Munster play this season. 

Tadhg Beirne is expected to return to action for Munster in the URC game against Leinster on October 18. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Another new head coach, another new season but Munster are taking an “old-school” approach to life under Clayton McMillan as the province prepares for their URC season opener away to Scarlets this weekend.

McMillan has already talked about being a “disruptor” if that’s what is needed to bring Munster to the level required under his stewardship and defence coach Denis Leamy has given a window into the back-to-basics-approach adopted so far.