Graham Rowntree’s side had seven different try-scorers in a dominant win.
Munster 47 Connacht 12 A DOMINANT SECOND-HALF performance saw Munster power to victory over Connacht at Thomond Park, the defending URC champions running in seven tries in a 47-12 win in Limerick.
The home side continued to dominate possession and while Connacht’s defence was proving difficult to break down, their resilience cracked after losing Shamus Hurley-Langton to a yellow card on 18 minutes. Connacht then suffered another setback when they lost in-form scrum-half Matthew Devine to injury, and things went from bad to worse when Munster pounced for their second try on 26 minutes.
Advertisement They finally enjoyed a spell of pressure in the Munster half towards end of the first period but struggled to find a way through a stubborn Munster defence. A penalty on the edge of the 22 gave them a good opportunity to strike, and playing off the scrum Jack Carty’s superb pass sent Byron Ralston over in the corner.Carty’s conversion cut Munster’s lead to seven points, the home side leading 14-7 at half-time.
Connacht regathered but turned the ball over when Bundee Aki lost possession under pressure from Gavin Coombes. The excellent Alex Nankivell was on hand to scoop up the loose ball and run in Munster’s third try from distance, with Crowley again adding the extras.
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