O’Gara still hitting the sweet spots

THERE were many pleasing aspects to Munster’s victory over Benetton Treviso at the week-end, most especially the passing and distribution of out-half Ronan O’Gara.

In the ongoing saga involving O'Gara David Humphreys, and Ireland's number ten shirt, it has often been argued that few out-halves get a back line moving more sweetly than O'Gara. He certainly strengthened his case last Saturday.

The dexterity and speed with which he got the ball away to keep the movement going for Munster's first try was sheer class, while there were many other occasions when those outside him revelled in racing on to his perfectly weighted and flighted deliveries. It was little wonder that he was pleased with Munster's display and also with his own contribution.