Jack Conan knows Leinster need to be better for annual Christmas trip to Thomond Park

Leinster play Munster at Thomond Park on December 27

Jack Conan said there is "no sense of panic" among the Leinster squad about their performances. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Jack Conan has warned that Leinster will need to be “a hell of a lot better” when they travel to Limerick for their traditional Christmas encounter with Munster at Thomond Park next week.

Friday night’s 24-20 defeat of Ulster in the Aviva Stadium was typical of their recent form with the visitors scoring three first-half tries to claim a 17-7 half-time lead before Leinster’s stronger bench turned the tide towards the end.