However it was the home side who eventually adapted best to the conditions and they from behind twice to end up very convincing winners.

Galwey scored his first try in the 8th minute after Bristol had taken the lead. Jeremy Staunton converted but Bristol took the lead again with a try from Brendon Daniel. However, replacement Kevin O'Riordan restored Munster's advantage and in the second half they produced an emphatic display with two tries from Staunton capping an excellent personal display