Successful South African mission for Munster builds confidence for business end

Oddly, Munster were in such control by the end that it felt slightly deflating they only managed a draw against a Sharks side that fell apart after half-time

GOING LOW: Antoine Frisch of Munster is tackled during the United Rugby Championship match against Cell C Sharks at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa. Pic: Darren Stewart/Sportsfile

URC: Sharks 22 Munster 22

Munster came to South Africa on a daunting mission to ensure they didn’t have to return to the Republic for the quarter-finals. The defending URC champions the Stormers and the Bok-laden Sharks stood in their way to avoid that outcome. It was not an easy expedition but seven points from a possible 10 was enough.