Munster crank up the power to complete Highveld haul

The brilliance of the Munster performance was that the more the Lions roared, huffed and puffed, the more resolute and clinical Graham Rowntree’s side became.

Jack O Donoghue of Munster scores a try. Pic ©INPHO/SteveHaagSports/Steve Haag

URC: Lions 13 Munster 33

When Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen remarked after this game that Munster had been “able to prevent us from playing”, it was said with grudging respect more than churlishness. Few could argue that the defending champions were not deserving winners at Ellis Park even if the 33-13 scoreline did not fully indicate how competitive the home side were.