Munster A produced an impressive performance at a blustery Irish Independent Park on Friday night in a bonus-point 28-7 victory over Cardiff Blues A in the Celtic Cup.
Louis Bruce, Jack Delaney, Paddy Kelly and captain Craig Casey touched down in the win with Ben Healy landing all four conversions.
A brilliant Munster A start saw the hosts race into a 14-point lead in as many minutes with Peter Malone’s side playing some excellent attacking rugby.
The first try arrived on nine minutes as Bruce touched down in the left corner after a sustained period of pressure with Healy slotting the touchline conversion.
Luke Clohessy initiated the next Munster attack with a strong run with Harry O’Riordan and Rob Hedderman combining brilliantly to set up Delaney for Munster’s second try four minutes later.
Healy again converted for a commanding early lead.
Cardiff hit back immediately and Josh Male, with an overlap on his outside, sliced through the Munster defence to score with Rhys Davies converting.
Kelly was over for Munster’s third try just past the half hour after excellent work from the Munster pack in the maul with Healy again on target for a 21-7 half-time lead.
Scores were more scarce in the second half with Munster defending well. Casey struck the decisive blow on the 60-minute mark as Hedderman broke down the right wing and found the scrum-half in support. Casey chipped ahead and managed to reach the ball first for the bonus-point try.
Healy was on target once again off the tee to cap off a strong Munster A display.
