Munster v London Irish

After a nail-biting 31-29 win over Jersey Reds, Irish is seeking consecutive wins before their Gallagher Premiership opener against Worcester Warriors, now ...

Munchin’s College, yet the trophy being ultimately shared with Christian Brothers College due to Covid. The testing nature of Premiership opposition, particularly with the average age of Munster forwards utilised on the evening just 22.5-years-old, has given much encouragement to Rowntree and his staff ahead of the challenge of London Irish this week. A moment of magic and anticipation from Topsy Ojo saw the flying winger intercept a loose Munster ball and race away from his own half and over the whitewash for a two-score advantage for Irish. Kendellen spoke of the ability to absorb from Munster’s veteran talents last term, stating: “I’m building confidence with every game, I’m learning from players who have played on Lions tours, from Irish internationals all around me, all the backrows have helped me massively, the likes of Gav Coombes who really took me under his wing for the 18 months I have been in here and I’m enjoying every minute that I’m playing in the Munster jersey.” The openside flanker on the night, equally adept at number eight, finished off a penetrating Munster advance for his side’s second of three tries with a pick and go from a ruck just short of the line. A stalwart of English top-flight rugby, Graham Rowntree assumed his first Head Coaching role of his career with Munster this offseason having already signed a two-year extension to his contract in Limerick in the new year.

Ryle Nugent will call the action alongside former Thomond Park favourites, Jonny Holland and Duncan Williams. Digital subscribers can view the broadcast as part ...

New signing Antoine Frisch is likely to make an appearance tis evening, having been named on the bench. The Irish-qualified centre is amongst the replacements with fellow newcomers Malakai Fekitoa and Chris Moore. Declan Kidney's London Irish come to Musgrave Park and you can watch the action exclusively with the Irish Examiner.