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Published 16:01 14 Dec 2016 GMT
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One statistic which has emerged is Munster's tackle success rate so far in European competition.
https://twitter.com/ChampionsCup/status/809010129391730688
Munster's tackle success rate is 92%, the only side in the Champions Cup to have a success rate over 90%.
Yes, we realise that Munster have only played two games so far in the competition compared to three games for most of the other teams but this defensive dominance is also reflected in the PRO12.
Two statistics which are circled above, are the number of points and tries conceded by Munster so far this season.
As you can see, Munster have conceded the least amount of points and tries in the league this season - an excellent representation of Nienaber's influence.
Munster's attack, which Erasmus has responsibility for among others, is also doing quite well.
Munster have scored both the second-most amount of points and tries in the PRO12 this season.
Obviously there are many other factors which determine the number points or tries that a team scores or concedes, injuries and the form of players to name a few.
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