Munster’s success against the odds in the United Rugby Championship at the weekend was hailed for its character and the resilience shown after weeks on the road.
The Irish province dethroned defending champions Stormers in front of some 56,000 home fans at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday to win the final 19-14 for their first major success in a decade.
"I spoke extensively about this being our sixth game away from home, 'Can we do this?',” said coach Graham Rowntree after the dramatic victory. They last played at Thomond Park in Limerick in April followed by an away odyssey that included four games in South Africa, success in Glasgow, a shock win over top ranked Leinster in Dublin in the URC semi-final and then Saturday’s win, where John Hodnett’s try four minutes from time sealed their victory.
"The current champions, in their home stadium in front of 50,000-odd fans. It was going to take a big game from us and it was a question of sticking in the game.
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