Rowntree proud of Munster fight as Leinster's class ultimately counts

Head coach insists his inexperienced side deserved more from the contest as hosts eventually seal a bonus-point victory at the Aviva Stadium
Rowntree proud of Munster fight as Leinster's class ultimately counts

ALL RESPECT: Jonathan Sexton of Leinster shakes hands with Dave Kilcoyne of Munster after the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Munster at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Graham Rowntree spoke of his pride in the fight shown by an inexperienced and injury-hit Munster side beaten by Leinster at Aviva Stadium on Saturday night.

Unbeaten Leinster extended their winning start to the BKT United Rugby Championship campaign to six victories as they earned a 27-13 bonus-point success over their interprovincial rivals in front of 45,436 supporters in Dublin.

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