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RORY KOCKETT Castres scrum-half CONNOR MURRAY Munster scrum-half A fiery battle, and despite his yellow card and the concession of three penalties, Kockott won the day. He brought a real zip to Castres at Thomond Park once he was introduced and he carried that form into yesterday’s game. Murray continued his return from injury and wasn’t as influential as usual, while his kicking game was off the mark too often as well.

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