Munster second in pool after defeat in France

Munster are second in Pool 1 of the Heineken Cup today after losing 25-19 to Clermont Auvergne in France yesterday.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2008 - 09:01

Munster are second in Pool 1 of the Heineken Cup today after losing 25-19 to Clermont Auvergne in France yesterday.

The defending champions did manage to claim a losing bonus point for the second season in a row and only trail Sale Sharks by a single point with two home games to come.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: France Place: Dublin Person: Michael Cheika Person: Shane Jennings Person: Felipe Contepomi Person: Ica Nacewa Event: Heineken Cup Organisation: Munster Organisation: Clermont Auvergne Organisation: Sale Sharks Organisation: Leinster Organisation: Castres

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