LEINSTER RATINGS

HUGO KEENAN

8

Without ever looking particularly threatening, the UCD man always finds holes and his solidity in the air was a comfort on a tough night.

JORDAN LARMOUR

7

An enigmatic night for the most dangerous runner on the pitch who scored the all-important try but failed to deal with Conor Murray’s kicks.

GARRY RINGROSE

7

Like everyone, it was an imperfect night but after a lay-off he was quietly efficient and dangerous when the ball came his way.

ROBBIE HENSHAW

8

One poor kick aside, Henshaw was a key figure in the way Leinster worked their way into the game. Excellent footwork stood out.

JIMMY O’BRIEN

6

Wasn’t really able to impose himself on the game and much of the traffic went down the other wing before he picked up an injury.

JOHNNY SEXTON

6

Another hamstring strain curtailed his involvement. Cut a frustrated figure at times, but kept probing and kicked his goals.

LUKE McGRATH

8

Brought great control to Leinster’s play at times. One poor kick shouldn’t take away from a strong performance.

CIAN HEALY

6

Part of an inconsistent scrum effort, he was quiet with ball in hand but put himself about at the ruck and maul.

SEÁN CRONIN

6

A quiet night for the Limerickman on his return to Thomond Park. One five-metre lineout miss will really grate.

ANDREW PORTER

8

Discipline slipped at times, but he goes into the Six Nations in really good shape after an impressively physical 80 minutes.

SCOTT FARDY

7

Justified his selection with a calmly impressive outing as James Ryan’s foil. Got in Munster’s faces, did his work with efficiency. JAMES RYAN

9

Terrorised Rhys Marshall in the game’s key battle, while he made an outstanding 29 tackles and carried hard to boot.

RHYS RUDDOCK

7

A typically industrious display, doing most of his work in the tight as he made hard yards and did his defensive duties. WILL CONNORS

7

Showed up big when Leinster needed to play their way into the game, taking the ball at pace and challenging Munster’s defenders.

CAELAN DORIS

8

A silly penalty concession could have proved costly, but largely this was another effective display from Ireland’s No 8.

BENCH IMPACT

8

Ross Byrne came on for Sexton and ran the show brilliantly, creating the all-important try with a deft kick. Ross Molony was excellent, while the forward subs all contributed and Jamison Gibson-Park did well on the wing.

COACH: LEO CULLEN

7

An untidy start will frustrate Cullen, but he can be pleased that his team rose to the stiff challenge posed by Munster and found a way through.