DONAL LENIHAN: The only way is up now for Munster

Don’t for a minute underestimate the value of Munster’s Heineken Cup win over Racing Metro on Sunday.

DONAL LENIHAN: The only way is up now for Munster
Wed, 23 Jan, 2013 - 00:00
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Donal Lenihan

Yes, all the advantages were in the home court from the outset and increased with the dismissal of Antoine Batut early in the game.

But if anything that decision piled further pressure on the hosts to deliver.

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