Munster Team Talk Thread - New season title pending....

Jj was one of our most frustrating players …..had the poteintal but couldn’t deliever on it with any consistency despite numerous chances ……very surprised Connacht have signed him as he has just drifted thru clubs last few years doing very little .madigan was a few levels above him

IMO 2013/2014 season ruined Hanrahan. Munster played him injured for a big chunk of the season and he has never been the same since.

Well it's impossible to know without a time machine

JJ definitely was a serious prospect who never met his potential for one of many reasons

Clash of Champions

Personally I think it's a pity the game is on in Cork, would prefer Thomond. I was at the South Africa game and while the atmosphere was good, it wasn't as incredible as some were making out - and it's an awful stadium.

But, as it's a once-off it probably makes sense to make the few extra quid for the coffers

The only issues I had with PuC are the tiny "big" screen and the road closures without a proper P&R to the ground.

After the match Cork City seemed to be unprepared for the crowds coming out if the grounds with huge queues to get to pay stations at car parks & fast food outlets closed.

Other than that no complaints 😁

Very easily the 3rd best stadium in Ireland.

In a bit surprised though as I didn't think there would be that big a crowd in 6 Nations season for a "clash of (sort of) champions"

That's the spirit.

Hoping that feck all tickets sold really helps Munster....

It would help them in realising their mistake certainly

Agree with comments that the experience for spectators has to be looked at more carefully though, getting into and out of the grounds, to get a connecting transport service, and making the local establishments aware of the incoming fans after the match, as well as looking at having a massive screen at both ends of the pitch should all be high up on the priority list. More information for fans about where to go for food and drink and a shuttle service would be a great idea, just needs more thought to develop some ideas. There are plenty of pubs in Cork City set up for match day events, so just need Munster Rugby to put a small bit of effort into trying to organise some supporter events after the match or at least advise the fans of what is on offer from the various venues in Cork. I still don't know why they have it pencilled in for 5pm on Feb 3rd, when the Wales V Scotland match is on at 4:45PM.

Have to disagree with you, almost twice the capacity and everyone buzzing as it was such a unique event.

And actually you stated it was an awful atmosphere.

I'd disagree it was 'brilliant', I wouldn't say it was bad either. It couldn't compare to say when Toulon came to town, or the Maori to think of two off the top of my head in recent years. It wouldn't be fair to compare it to semis or finals as there's something on the line there. That's people's own opinion I guess, just giving my two cents on the night.

Personally I despise grounds where you're that far from the action and the screen is a joke for a place that's 'very easily the 3rd best stadium in the country'. It was a great occasion no doubt, hence the sellout, but I'd personally prefer this to be in Thomond. I reckon if you asked any Crusaders player or fan who know their rugby history onions they'd prefer to be playing in Thomond too.

However if it's worth more to the province no harm in having in PuC again. I just wouldn't like to see matches there regularly.

Reading the Examiner yesterday it seems the pitch is coming fairly cheap too so the extra tickets sold (if sold) should more than enough cover the costs.

Do you think it would sell more than the capacity of Thomond? Maybe it will and if it does then that's great but I have my doubts.

There were a lot of casual fans the last time for SA but most casual fans wouldn't have heard of Crusaders, the English soccer will be in full swing that weekend and the biggest fans will probably be on a weekend in France for the 6N. I'm hearing the GAA leagues will also be ongoing at that time of the year.

Let's not forget, Musgrave Park sold out just once last season

Looks like Munster won't be signing anyone else for next season