"When a side crosses the whitewash for seven tries in a points total just short of the half century and has one of its wings declared man of the match it sounds pretty much the complete team performance. Add in the nature of the event, Champions Cup rugby, and what could we possibly be negative about?"
"Well, if the truth be known and shared, just about everything. Harlequins fielded what was essentially a makeshift line-up while Leinster ran out on their home turf close to a full deck."
Clayton McMillan must do significant work to lift Munster after a damaging defeat in Bath that exposed deep shortcomings. A side scored seven tries and almost fifty points, with a wing named man of the match, indicating a dominant attacking display in Champions Cup rugby. The context included an opponent fielding a makeshift Harlequins side while Leinster appeared close to full strength at home, raising questions about comparative standards. Munster's issues span selection, tactics, and preparation and require urgent corrective action to restore competitiveness in European competition.
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