Munster take step to European knockouts with win over Saracens

Munster got their Champions Cup campaign back on track with a 17-12 win over Saracens in Thomond Park.

They had to dig deep in the second half, as they came from behind in the final 20 minutes for a crucial win.

In a first half full of errors from both sides, Munster's poor handling and unforced errors saw them go into the interval 6-3 behind.

With Saracens 9-3 ahead with just over 20 minutes to go, Gavin Coombes broke past the Saracens defence, before Dian Bleuler scored the first try of the game, converted by Jack Crowley.

Munster's second try soon followed, as a cross-field kick by Crowley saw Rory Scannell and Tom Farrell combine, to help John Hodnett crash over the line.

While Saracens piled on the pressure in the final minutes of the game, Munster dug deep to get their second win of Group three.

The province finish their group stage away to Northampton next weekend.