Backs coach says lack of ‘that killer instinct’ proved costly in Croke Park defeat
Munster backs coach Mike Prendergast admitted a lack of 'that killer instinct' cost them dearly against Leinster at Croke Park. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho Munster Rugby Squad Training, Thomond Park, Limerick 27/2/2024 Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridanbacks coach Mike Prendergast spoke about the frustration of opportunities that went abegging at Croke Park last week from the province’s Cape Town base where they will face the Stormers on Saturday afternoon.
“We would have spoken about it, when you do break them, which I felt we did on a couple of occasions, especially in the second half, we got in behind them. They are a very good team for creating another ruck, that’s where they come in and come up with a big play to stop you.”Even before the season started Connacht looked like they would be a good watch. And, so far, it has come to pass
He continued: “It’s something we’ve spoken about. It caught us against Glasgow in the semi-final last year. You’ve an awful lot to do to get in behind good defences like that and it’s about the ability of pulling the trigger and being calm. Meanwhile Stormers flyer Leolin Zas is keen to put a disappointing three-match URC tour to Europe behind him in advance of Saturday’s first home game of the season against Munster.
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