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Munster added some much-needed fizz to their Heineken Cup challenge by scoring a comprehensive 45-18 bonus-point win over Toulon at Thomond Park.
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Munster hit Toulon for six
Munster added some much-needed fizz to their Heineken Cup challenge by scoring a comprehensive 45-18 bonus-point win over Toulon at Thomond Park.In a game that crackled with intensity and high-octane rugby, Munster recovered from leaking a try after just 56 seconds to hit back with six converted scores of their own.
Stand-in captain Denis Leamy, Tony Buckley, Doug Howlett (2), man of the match Mick O'Driscoll and James Coughlan all crossed the whitewash for the two-time champions, with Ronan O'Gara kicking 15 points.
Toulon were far from overawed but tries from Jean-Philippe Genevois and skipper Joe van Niekerk, and a long-range drop-goal from Jonny Wilkinson were their only high points as they were put to the sword.
