McMillan urges Munster to 'come out of the blocks' in Leinster test 

The southern province face a derby showdown at Croke Park on Saturday. 

Head coach Clayton McMillan with his Munster players this week. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Do not be fooled by the URC standings at this early stage of the 2025-26 season, Munster’s unbeaten start to the campaign will come under severe pressure when they visit the champions at Croke Park on Saturday.

Leinster’s title defence did not get off the most promising of starts with back-to-back defeats in South Africa at the Stormers and the Bulls but last Saturday’s return to Dublin with reinforcements of the calibre of five British & Irish Lions saw normal service resume and then some with a 31-5 Aviva Stadium victory over the Sharks.