Hodnett happy to wing it and carry hard for the Munster cause 

After racking up a four-try haul up front and out wide, Hodnett said "I’ve been on the wing a few times before, so I suppose I’m kind of half used to it"
READY TO RUMBLE: Munster's John Hodnett scores his side's fifth try of the match despite Ulster's Bryan O'Connor during their BKT United Rugby Championship match at Thomond Park. Pic:  INPHO/Nick Elliott

READY TO RUMBLE: Munster's John Hodnett scores his side's fifth try of the match despite Ulster's Bryan O'Connor during their BKT United Rugby Championship match at Thomond Park. Pic:  INPHO/Nick Elliott

John Hodnett had one job to do when injuries forced the Munster flanker to switch positions and move to the right wing – just carry hard.

He had already achieved that in his starting position with a couple of first-half tries as Munster finally sparked to life in their must-win URC derby with Ulster at Thomond Park on Saturday. 

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