Setanta for Munster

23rd Jan 2007

Setanta and the Oval Ball
Alan Ger

Bye bye Leinster

Those who surrendered themselves to the miserable drama at Thomond Park last Saturday, expecting yet another legendary performance to add to the seemingly never ending Munster fairytale, received little more than a drab runabout reminiscent of darker times in Irish rugby as the home side lost by 8 points to rivals Leicester. The lack of talent in the Munster backline is a serious cause for concern, not just this season but also for those to come.

The relentless rain and howling wind on the TV reminded us of last Thursday's documentary on the ” hAilp'