Munster get back on track after Saracens heartbreak

Benetton Treviso 14 Munster 34: It’s a pity in many ways that Saturday’s visit of Connacht to Thomond Park means little to the Red Army even though a favourable outcome could still see Munster emerge as top seeds after the 22nd and final round of the Guinness PRO12 regular season.

Saturdays’s defeat of Benetton Treviso leaves them three points behind pacesetters, Leinster, who face a tricky away assignment against Ulster.

But no matter what happens it is now onward to Thomond Park on May 20 for a semi-final clash with Scarlets or Ospreys, Munster’s spirits restored after a convincing if hard earned win over the Italians.