Munster battle past brave Scarlets

MUNSTER enhanced their unbeaten home record with a deserved Magners League triumph over struggling Llanelli Scarlets at Musgrave Park last night.

The victory keeps them firmly in the hunt for a place in the top four play-offs at the end of this league campaign, while Scarlets are now under increased pressure to qualify for next season’s Heineken Cup, although they will be happy with having picked up a bonus point with a late penalty.

It wasn’t all plain sailing for Munster, but the pack paved the way for the victory with Mick O’Driscoll and Billy Holland especially competitive in helping to unravel the Scarlets’ line out.