WATCH: Late Try & Healy Conversion as Munster Beat Edinburgh
It was a case of the end justifying the means once again as Munster dug deep to earn another hard fought late win against a top conference rival.
This time it was Edinburgh that fell victim to the Ben Healy late show. The Nenagh Ormond player landed a late conversion on top six penalties to seal the win and put Munster on two wins from two.
Following an earlier miss – his first of the evening – Healy composed himself to slot the conversion of CJ Stander’s try.
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Great win, @Munsterrugby! #SUAF #ShoulderToShoulder
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It took 78 minutes for Munster to finally cross but in truth their performance over the 80 minutes probably just did enough to warrant the win.
The visitors enjoyed a strong first half with Mark Bennett and WP Nel both crossing but they couldn’t prevent a fifth successive defeat in all competitions.
"He showed real maturity. He stuck his chest out and was the enforcer, bossing the pack around."
— eir Sport (@eirSport) October 10, 2020
FT: Munster 25-23 Edinburgh.@stringer9 was impressed by Craig Casey's performance at scrum-half for Munster this evening.#MUNvEDI #GuinnessPRO14 pic.twitter.com/RE9VBvrzt4
Craig Casey who was impervious throughout spec with EirSport after the game.
"I was bossed around the field by Ben Healy.
— eir Sport (@eirSport) October 10, 2020
"And with him bossing, it's easy!"
FT: Munster 25-23 Edinburgh.
Player of the match Craig Casey speaks to @SDawsonSport after Munster's last-gasp victory over Edinburgh.#MUNvEDI #GuinnessPRO14 pic.twitter.com/qwDoAsuEGT
Munster’s sole try scorer, CJ Stander credited their resilience in his post match interview.
"We've been in these situations in previous years and been on the wrong side of it.
— eir Sport (@eirSport) October 10, 2020
"But we have learned."
FT: Munster 25-23 Edinburgh.
Munster captain CJ Stander was pleased with the resilience his side showed in tonight's victory over Edinburgh.#MUNvEDI #GuinnessPRO14 pic.twitter.com/ZjbIxYwzw7