Munster lose way after disallowed try

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LIMERICK, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 11: A general view of the stadium ahead of the friendly match between Munster and Maori All Blacks at Thomond Park on November 11, 2016 in Limerick, Ireland. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

By JOHN FALLON

Lions ......................23
Munster ..................21
MUNSTER, having come from 26 points down to claim a bonus point against the Bulls last week, this time squandered a big lead.
They led 21-10 at the break and crossed for a fourth try ten minutes after the restart but the score from No.8 Alex Kendellen was scratched after the match officials spotted a forward pass from scrumhalf Neil Cronin to hooker Niall Scannell in the buildup, and Munster lost their way after that.
“The disallowed try was a massive swing in momentum. We struggled to get back from that,” said...

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