Warwick content as Munster’s young guns impressively shake off Exiles

TWO games into the new season and Munster coach Tony McGahan has every reason to be pleased with progress. For the second week in succession, Munster overcame more experienced English Premiership opposition, in front of more than 7,000 fans who came to enjoy a highly competitive match on a rare sunny summer evening at Musgrave Park.

It took a late penalty from captain Paul Warwick to seal victory, but it was no more than Munster deserved for the manner in which they approached this game. In possession, Munster looked menacing and produced enough vibrant moves to make life uncomfortable for the visitors; a four-try salvo wasn’t a bad return for their efforts.

But if McGahan was pleased with the tries, he was equally happy with a vigorous defensive display from his charges, and they had a degree of defending to do for spells in this game.