Highlights & Pics: Munster A Claim B&I Cup Glory
24th April 2017 By The Editor
Mark Chisholm and Cian Bohane lead Stand Up and Fight! ©INPHO/James Crombie
Look back on an unforgettable night in Cork as Munster A overcame an eighteen point defect to claim their second B&I Cup title. Gavin Coombes, Kevin O’Byrne, David Johnston and Alex Wootton all crossed for tries with Johnston also adding three conversions and a penalty, while the honour of lifting the trophy fell to captain Cian Bohane.
Scroll down for the best action shots, while you can view match highlights here…
The British and Irish Cup trophy prior to kick-off.
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Darren O’Shea tackled by James Freeman.
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John Poland is wrapped up by Nick Haining.
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Peter McCabe braces for Gary Graham’s tackle.
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Kevin O’Byrne offloads to John Poland as he is tackled by Nick Scott.
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Apakuki Ma’afu brings Mark Chisholm to ground.
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Gavin Coombes dots down for a crucial Munster A try just before half time.
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Alex Wootton makes a break down the left wing.
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Incredible effort from David Johnston to stay in play and score Munster A’s third try.
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Using all his 7s skills, Alex Wootton destroys the Jersey defence and scores Munster A’s fourth try.
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Cian Bohane lifts the British Irish Cup after Munster A win out 29-28.
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Mark Chisholm and Cian Bohane lead Stand Up and Fight!
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The triplets! Kevin O’Byrne, Rory Burke and Peter McCabe.
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The academy duo of Gavin Coombes and Fineen Wycherley.
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Celebrations continue in the dressing room.
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David Johnston celebrates with younger brother Bill who was injured in the semi final win over Ealing Trailfinders.
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Members of the Munster A management and backroom team.
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