Brave Munster Out of Heineken Cup

Despite a magnificent second half performace by Munster against Biarritz they have been knocked out of the Heineken Cup after losing the quarter final by 19-10.

Despite a magnificent second half performace by Munster against Biarritz they have been knocked out of the Heineken Cup after losing the quarter final by 19-10.

Biarritz booked a Heineken Cup semi-final date with Stade Francais after a hard-earned victory over Munster in San Sebastian on Sunday.

SCORERS:

Biarritz (16) 19 Try: Gaitan Con: Yachvili Pens: Yachvili 4

Munster (0) 10 Try: Wallace Con: Burke Pen: Burke

Attendance: 32,500

TEAMS:

BIARRITZ:

Brusque; Marlu, Traille, Gaitan, Bidabe; Peyrelongue, Yachvili; Balan, August, Avril; Thion, Olibeau; Betsen, Lievremont (capt), Harinordoquy.

Replacements: Gonzalez, Lecouls, Couzinet, Dusautoir, Dupuy, Bousses, Gobelet.

MUNSTER:

Payne; Kelly, Mullins, Henderson, Horgan; Burke, Stringer; Horan, Sheahan, Hayes, O’Callaghan, O’Connell, Quinlan, Wallace, Foley (capt).

Replacements: McIlwham, Flannery, Hogan, Williams, Murphy, Holland, Devlin.

Referee: Chris White (RFU).