Leinster v Munster - The Winners and Losers:

Leinster v Munster - The Winners and Losers:

Cracking game to end the Pro 14 action for Saturday as Leinster scrape a 2 point win over Munster and continue their unbeaten run. Munster did well to come back in to the game when it looked as though the 11 point ead Leinster had could increase. 

The Winners:

Josh van der Flier - Leinster:

The 27 year old almost looked man alone in the opening quarter as he popped up everywhere while Munster enjoyed over 90% possession and Territory for much of the first half. His two turnover steals and 100% tackle success kept Munster in touching distance and allowed the Leinster machine to get rolling.

The Midfields:


Chris Farrell was by far the stand out performer between the four and rightfully earned the Man of the Match award but the skills and class on display between Henshaw, Ringrose, de Allende and Farrell was something to admire.

CJ Stander - Munster:


The Irish 8th Man will most certainly tour South Africa with the Lions if fit as he chruned out another sensational performance. His target carries and work rate around the park was noticeable, especially to Jonny Sexton who often was in the line of fire but Stander's work on the ground was more accurate and became a great defensive weapon as he won 3 turnovers.

 

The Losers:

RG Snyman - Munster:

Sadly the Springbok lasted just 7 minutes on his debut as he limped off after a long fall off a line out steal left him injured on the ground. No word as of yet on how serious it is as Munster and South Africa keep an eye on the star.



Penalties - Leinster:

17 penalties conceded by Leinster which saw Devin Toner spend 10 minutes in the bin at a crucial time in the game. Munster looked to have the edge in the first half getting to the breakdown with accuracy as Leinster seemed to dust off the cobwebs. 

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