Munster Much Too Strong For Esher

Munster began their build up to the British & Irish Cup semi-final with a facile 50-21 victory over English National League One champions Esher in London this evening

Munster led 26-11 at half time thanks to tries from Eoghan Grace and Dave Sherry in the opening quarter both converted by Aiden McNulty, with Troy Smith and Mossie Lawlor increasing the try tally late in the half.

Paul Rowley, Mike Sherry, David Maloney and Cathal Sheridan  added to Munster’s try count in the second half, replacement Johnny Holland converting three of those scores.

 Munster: Troy Smith (Midleton), Ronan O’Mahony (Garryowen), Mike Kelliher (Richmond), Mossie Lawlor (Shannon), Luke O’Dea (Shannon), Paul Rowley (UL Bohs), Aiden McNulty (UL Bohs), Dave Kilcoyne (UL Bohs), Mike Sherry (Garryowen), Pa O’Regan (UL Bohs), Frank McKenna (Garryowen), Fergal Walsh (Shannon), Dave Sherry (Garryowen), Eoghan Grace (Shannon), Paddy Butler (Shannon). Replacements: Duncan Casey (Shannon), James Cronin (Highfield), Darragh Frawley (UL Bohs), Kieran O’Gorman (UL Bohs), Cathal Sheridan (UL Bohs), Johnny Holland (UCC), David Maloney (UL Bohs).