Goggin and O'Sullivan star as Munster hammer Exiles in Cork

Despite all those stars jetting east to the Land of the Rising Sun, the absentee which generated the most debate was the one left at home.

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Dan Goggin got two tries and debutant Jack O’Sullivan was involved in three as Munster ran out 45-5 winners in a season-opening game which attracted as much attention over those not present as the 61 players that took to the field.