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MUNSTER'S THOMOND Park fortress remains unbreached after Declan Kidney's men sent Castres packing in atrocious conditions last night.
Munster have never lost a Heineken Cup match at this ground - despite 21 matches there - and they were not about to begin last night.
It was a much-needed victory after a heavy first-round loss to Sale Sharks. British and Irish Lions outside-half Ronan O'Gara controlled the game beautifully from fly-half, and the 14 points from his boot kept the home side in front throughout.
Fellow Lion Donncha O'Callaghan was driven over the try-line in the opening minutes, and things looked ominous for the visitors.
Laurent Marticorena pegged back some lost ground with two...