'It's almost a new starter play' - Leinster reap benefits from tap-and-go tactics

Scott Penny was at the centre of some key moments at Thomond Park on St Stephen's Night.

TAPPED OUT: Leinster’s Joe McCarthy and Scott Penny celebrate Dan Sheehan scoring their second try. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

With three of the five tries scored from tap penalties, it would be easy to believe without a second glance that the BKT URC derby between Munster and Leinster on St Stephen’s night was dour throwback to arm wrestles of yore.

Yet the contest edged 20-19 by Leinster was, by common consensus, a Thomond Park thriller, supporting the growing body of evidence that suggests the tap penalty as attacking weapon is here to stay.