Munster are on the verge of exiting the Champions Cup.
The province lost 19-31 to Leicester Tigers at Thomond Park this evening as Ian Keatley had a night to forget.
The fly-half missed three kicks and missed a during the build up to one of the away team's tries.
Anthony Foley’s side trailed 18-6 at half-time, got within four points of their rivals early in the second period but the fightback was shortlived as the Tigers extended their lead with a try from Ben Youngs.
Tommy Bell put the gloss on a deserved win with two penalties.
Munster must now win next weekend in the reverse fixture against Leicester. A tough ask.
Scorers
Munster:
Tries, James Cronin, Mike Sherry.
Penalties: Ian Keatley x 3.
Leicester:
Tries: Niki Goneva, Mike Fitzgerald, Ben Youngs
Penalties: Owen Williams x 2, Tommy Bell x 2.
Conversions: Owen Williams x 2.
Munster must now win next weekend in the reverse fixture against Leicester. A tough ask.
Scorers
Munster:
Tries, James Cronin, Mike Sherry.
Penalties: Ian Keatley x 3.
Leicester:
Tries: Niki Goneva, Mike Fitzgerald, Ben Youngs
Penalties: Owen Williams x 2, Tommy Bell x 2.
Conversions: Owen Williams x 2.
