Forde hails Leinster as they storm Thomond

Munster 6 Leinster 21

Forde hails Leinster as they storm Thomond
Mon, 16 Dec, 2013 - 00:00
Charlie Mulqueen

Despite torrential rain and howling winds this was a decent affair and while Leinster’s win was deserved, Munster battled to the end.

With the teams backboned by the Grand Slam-winning national side the skill level was impressive in the conditions, which augurs well for their Six Nations title defence next season.

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