Munster urged to back up Páirc win by passing 'massive test' at Ospreys

Mossy Lawler knows the southern province face a difference challenge at Bridgend’s 8,000-capacity Brewery Field.

Munster skills coach Mossy Lawler at training with players on Monday. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Mossy Lawler has warned his Munster players there can be no drop-off in intensity when they switch back from European rugby to their URC campaign and a tricky trip to Ospreys in Wales this Saturday.

Despite a bonus-point 31-3 victory over Gloucester in front of 36,000 supporters at Cork’s SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh last Saturday, there were enough mistakes in Munster’s performance to raise alarm bells among head coach Clayton McMillan’s coaching staff, not least the number of try-scoring opportunities wasted against a weakened English PREM club who had pegged the province to 12-3 with 20 minutes to go.