Leinster were soundly beaten by Dax in their pre-season friendly before 6,000 spectators at the Stade Maurice Boyau last night.

Bourgoin 17 Munster 18

BOURGOIN coach Philippe Saint-Andre lingered in the background yesterday as retired French captain Fabien Galthie and Mick Galwey had a fleeting conversation on pitch-side at Stade Pierre Rajon.