Battling Exiles give Kidney a victorious homecoming

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BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Oliver Hassell-Collins of London Irish scores a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between London Irish and Gloucester at Brentford Community Stadium on February 06, 2021 in Brentford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Munster ............14pts London Irish ....19pts
By DANNY WARD

London Irish capped off their pre-season in style with a fine win over Munster to pick up the Jack Wakefield Memorial Trophy at Musgrave Park. 
On the night of Declan Kidney’s return to his hometown, his side put on a showcase of fine rugby on both sides of the ball from the outset.
Kidney’s Exiles could not have dreamed of a more perfect start, working their way out to the right wing channel as Paddy Jackson found Benhard van Rensburg, who then charged forward before passing to Ollie Hassell-Collins.
The latter passed onto fel...

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