Team for Munster Announced

“We are expecting a lot from Hal Luscombe. It is a big opportunity for him and I hope he takes it. It will be a tough game for him as he is facing experienced centre Mike Mullins. Shawn Van Rensburg has been ruled out with a knee injury and Jamie Ringer comes in at blindside flanker with Rhys Oakley switching to No.8. We have got a number of injuries but we have to get on with it. We have to keep our minds on ourselves. we are a brand new team and every week we are looking for improvement. If we get a result against Munster it will show we are improving. There is a bit of a buzz about the team at the moment and we showed some good signs against Glasgow. I am hoping to get a bigger crowd for the match against Munster and Friday nights usually attract a good crowd. I hope people come along and show their support and it doesn’t matter what they shout. ” Mike Ruddock

“Munster will be a very tough game and they are a side with huge tradition and historically have done well in every competition they play in. They have old, experienced campaigners in their team and it should turn out to be a good game. Munster play a positive game of rugby and they are developing as a side. However, we are beginning to put the ball through our hands and getting it out to our wingers.” Andy Marinos

 “Since my time here I have seen a lot of quality players and they just need a bit of organisation. There is a lot of enthusiasm amongst the boys and the want to do well and give nothing less than 110%. I am greatly encouraged by what I have seen. I have been giving the players the confidence to believe in themselves as they have the talent, they just need the confidence to express themselves. Munster are a very respected side and are always building. They haven’t stood still and are developing their younger players and their European record is very good.” Dennis John