Munster's 'shining light' and a potential 'watershed' against Ulster

Updated / Tuesday, 17 Sep 2024 14:32

Speaking on RTÉ's Against The Head, Donal Lenihan pinpoints 'the shining light' for Munster amid a tough start to the United Rugby Championship season, while Eddie O'Sullivan explains how their upcoming inter-provincial clash against Ulster could prove to be a 'watershed'.

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