Red redemption

IN sport, the opportunity for redemption rarely comes so quickly. In the aftermath of Munster’s defeat in Kingsholm, the team, and the forward unit in particular, were seething.

What better way to set the record straight than to slay your conquerors within seven days?

On the basis of Saturday’s display, normal service has resumed. As a result, the best home record in the Heineken Cup has now been extended to a remarkable 20 victories.