URC final: Graham Rowntree praises battle-hardened Munster for sticking to their guns

Departing duo Ben Healy and Malakai Fekitoa picked out for particular praise for performances in Cape Town

Munster celebrate with the URC trophy after defeating Stormers 19-14 in Cape Town on Saturday evening. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
Munster celebrate with the URC trophy after defeating Stormers 19-14 in Cape Town on Saturday evening. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
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Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times