Relieved Rowntree hails Munster step in the right direction

Munster beat last season’s losing finalists 31-17 on a rainy night at Thomond

Munster's Edwin Edogbo celebrates after making his first start for Munster

Graham Rowntree hailed a step in the right direction for his Munster side as they claimed a much-needed bonus-point win over South Africa’s Bulls on their return to Thomond Park on Saturday night.

Munster beat last season’s losing finalists 31-17 on a rainy night to lift the pressure on the new coaching ticket after three losses in their first four games of the BKT United Rugby Championship campaign.