John Dobson jumps to Manie Libbok's defence

The hosts were in the lead at 14-12 when a period of helter-skelter play saw Libbok's clearing kick charged down, eventually resulting in a try that won Munster the game. Since, the flyhalf has copped much criticism from Joe Public.

But Dobson isn't having any of it...

"I thought Manie's general game and option taking was good," he said, as per rugby365.com.

"We didn't do the right thing off the scrum that led up to the moment you are referring to and that wasn't Manie's call either.

"Manie had a solid game all-round. Munster deserved to win and played well. In the first half when we came hard off the line and Munster got the bridge passes over to the wings, our guys couldn't turn and get back and we were just slipping.

"I don't want to use that as an excuse but I am just trying to explain it in the context of Manie.

"That wasn't Manie's perfect conditions and also Munster did very well in the way they defended against him."

Dobson added that he doesn't look at social media, which for the most part, is reactive.

"I don't look at social media because it is so emotional," said Dobson.

"We lost that game because Munster played really well in the first half and they showed enormous character on defence in the second half."