Munster v Cardiff

There's an all-new half-back pairing in Lloyd Williams and Jarrod Evans, with Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams ruled out by a hand injury. Up front, James Botham ...

“This team and group of players with the same coach and same system has in the last couple of seasons consistently been a top four (defensive) outfit, but I am also very conscious you are only as good as your last game. We have to restore some pride in the shirt. “As a family, we have enjoyed our time in France and I am very grateful to Toulon for the opportunity this season. “I know a couple of the guys there and feel the style of play will suit me. Cardiff director of rugby Dai Young said: “We are really pleased to bring Lopeti on board for next season and believe he can have a big impact here. I can use the experiences as well to take a lot from his game. What a start for Cardiff as second row Seb Davies goes over for a try in the corner. Munster had the final word in the half as second row Thomas Ahern forced his way over from close range to give them a 27-14 interval lead. Scrum-half Lloyd Williams throws a dummy at a ruck some 15 metres out, steps inside and races in under the sticks, with Jarrod Evans adding the conversion. Then, after excelling in the opening half hour, Amos had to be wheeled from the field with what looked like a significant hamstring injury. Munster swiftly hit back through a touchdown from full-back Haley after a sustained passage of attacking that saw them go through countless phases, moving play from one side of the field to the other. Another key intervention followed from the 25-times capped Amos as he denied what looked a certain try by turning winger Simon Zebo on his back and holding him up over the line.