Champions Cup: Castres 16-14 Munster – Visitors narrowly beaten in France despite opponent’s three yellow cards
But the first 40 games were costly for the men in red, as prop Dian Bleuler failed to pass the HIA after executing an ill-conceived tackle on Jack Goodhue. There was concern that Ireland international scrum-half Craig Casey had to be carried off for the home side’s second try after suffering a knee injury.
Less than five minutes into the second half, Castells fell behind again thanks to a deliberate hit from winger Geoffrey Paris. However, Munster not only failed to take advantage, but their scrum was wiped out and a penalty was awarded. Fernandez made no mistake with the kick this time and the team led 13-7.
Munster’s night continued to worsen on the injury front, with Peter O’Mahony limping off the pitch in the 55th minute with a serious right ankle injury, shortly before Abrahams’ early exit (Abrahams) was hit by an armless shot. Papali.
However, substitute Nicolas Corato became the third man thrown in for a sustained foul with less than a quarter of an hour remaining after Julien Dumora missed another goal. Navy blue players in the trash can, it seems that the visiting team’s situation is turning around. .
Munster used his man advantage this time and it was Hodnet again who drilled through from close range.
The try survived a TMO review and Crawley kept their cool amid the roar of the home fans to take their first lead at 13-14 with 10 minutes remaining.
Prendergast had hoped his side would have secured a spike-and-scramble victory in this game, but another scrum penalty saw them relinquish the lead as LeBrun became third Putting the ball on the tee for the Castres player, he split the two poles for 74 minutes.
Munster battled until the end but their frustrating night was ultimately summed up as a penalty was awarded in the middle half of the pitch as time expired.
Crawley tried to kick the ball as hard as he could but was cleverly blocked by Palliser, who fired the ball into the stands, sparking celebrations from most in the stadium.
Munster return to URC action next Friday and visit Kingspan Stadium to take on Ulster in the first festive derby.
