Declan Kidney: Agustin Creevy red the turning point

TRY TIME: Montpellier’s Thomas Darmon scores a try despite Benhard Janse van Rensburg of London Irish. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney accepted that the dismissal of hooker Agustin Creevy was the turning point as his side lost 32-27 to Montpellier in their Heineken Champions Cup opener.

At the time of Creevy's departure in the 34th minute for a head-high challenge, Irish looked in total control, having scored three tries in quick succession to lead 24-6.