Munster grind down Exeter in battle for Champions Cup quarter-final spot

Munster booked their place in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals for an 18th time as they ground out a dogged victory over English league leaders Exeter at a sold-out Thomond Park on Saturday night.

Munster grind down Exeter in battle for Champions Cup quarter-final spot
Sat, 19 Jan, 2019 - 19:33
Simon Lewis

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Munster booked their place in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals for an 18th time as they ground out a dogged victory over English league leaders Exeter at a sold-out Thomond Park on Saturday night.

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