McGahan backing for Munster’s young guns

MUNSTER strengthened their hand at the top of the Magners League with a bonus point win with an inexperienced side at Musgrave Park on Saturday night.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2011 - 00:00

The win keeps Munster’s bid for a home semi-final firmly on course.

Tony McGahan’s youngsters did him proud in a game that was highly competitive for 70 of the 80 minutes before exhaustion finally overcame the injury-hit visitors.

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