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Gerry Thornley: Munster’s discernible increase in fitness paying dividends

Province far from the finished article with scrum still a concern, but by every measure progress is notable

Munster were able to make six changes for the bonus point win over the Emirates Lions last week in atrocious conditions. File photograph: Inpho
Munster were able to make six changes for the bonus point win over the Emirates Lions last week in atrocious conditions. File photograph: Inpho
Gerry Thornley
Sat Jan 14 2023 - 06:00 • 7 MIN READ

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Gerry Thornley

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Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times
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