CALVIN NASH grabbed a brace out of Munster’s impressive haul of seven against Dragons in an entertaining URC encounter at Musgrave Park.
The bonus point 41-9 victory ensured Graham Rowntree’s side remain unbeaten in the early stages of a title won thrilling earlier in the season.
On Saturday, Munster were on top outset and were well on their way to victory when they opened up a 17-0 lead inside the opening half-four.
Rory Scannell got over for the opening try after 15 minutes, with Tony Butler converting, and four minutes later, Gavin Coombes drove over.
Man-of-the-match Nash then nipped in for his opening five-pointer to help Munster into to 17-7 lead at the break.
A patient build-up produced the bonus point try after 48 minutes with Edwin Edogbo making inroads before his equally promising lock partner Tom Ahern stretched to score for the second week in a row. Butler converted to make it 24-7.
Munster pushed on from there with Craig Casey scoring before Brian Gleeson scored his first try for Munster.
Nash scored his second try next after a grubber from Jack Crowley but the 26-year-old winger limped off after being injured in the process.
Munster travel to face Ulster – themselves narrowly beaten by Connacht in Galway at the weekend – in the same competition on Friday. Kick-off, 7.35pm.
