Touch and go as Scarlets push Munster to the limit

Munster 14 Llanelli 13

Llanelli out-half Mike Hercus missed an injury-time penalty and the Scarlets launched another last-gasp assault right at the end before Munster breathed a sigh of relief.

Yet, through the trauma, Munster coach Declan Kidney had some reason to be pleased, particularly with the performance of Ian Dowling on the left wing. In his first Celtic League game, Dowling scored a try and saved one. He and full-back Barry Murphy stood out for Munster on a night when back play was hardly perfect.