Alex Nankivell the difference as Munster win a thriller

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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Graham Rowntree, the Munster head coach looks on during the Heineken Cup Champions Cup match between Northampton Saints and Munster at cinch Franklin's Gardens Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Northampton, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

By John Fallon

Munster ...........35pts
Tries: Nankivell 29, Haley 32, Hodnett 45, Coombes 60, Daly 70
Conversions: Burns 29, 33, 46, 61, 71

Connacht .........33pts
Tries: B Murphy 20, 39, Ioane 14, Hawkshaw 54, Forde 64
Conversions: Ioane 21, 55, 65; Forde 40
Centre Alex Nankivell led the way as Munster won a thrilling 10-try derby at Thomond Park.
The neighbours shared five tries apiece in a cracking contest but in the end Graham Rowntree’s men found a way to win.
“It was really tough,” said Nankivell.
“The boys dug deep and got us through. It wasn’t perfect but we spoke all week ab...

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