John Ryan keen for Munster to go the distance against Leinster

Munster's John Ryan and Marshall Sykes of Edinburgh. Pic: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

John Ryan is hoping Munster’s latest trip up the M7 to face Leinster will not just start with a bang but finish with one also when the derby rivals clash at Croke Park on Saturday.

The veteran prop has been on plenty of Munster sides which have started strong before caving to the type of pressure Leinster, the URC defending champions, can apply with ruthless conviction.