Five points and five tries as rampant Reds pound Perpignan

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Munster have been saddled with this shift more often that they would care for in the Heineken Cup, but they energised the lunchtime slot with a performance that delivered entertainment in abundance and five points to boot.

Five tries, spread between the third and 78th minutes, secured a place atop Pool 6 for Rob Penney’s side and strapped them securely into the driving seat in a bid to qualify for the knockout stages.