A LAST-GASP penalty from Steven Shingler saw Scarlets edge Munster 25-22 in the Pro12 this evening, overtaking the Irish side at the top of the Pro12 table in the process.
An Andrew Conway try (see above) and a couple of points from the boot of Ian Keatley saw the Irish team claim a 13-6 half-time lead.
However, the hosts fought back, with an early second-half try from DTH van der Merwe helping to inspire the Welsh team’s comeback.
Tom Williams then crossed over in the corner to bring the teams level at 16-16, after the television match official eventually decided to award the try.
Williams was then sin-binned for a high tackle on Conway, and Munster subsequently capitalised, with Keatley sending a drop goal over before increasing his side’s advantage with a penalty.
But it was all about Keatley’s opposite number thereafter, and Shingler’s fifth successful penalty ultimately saw Scarlets claim victory with the last kick of the game from 46m out.
The loss was Munster’s first defeat in five matches, while the Welsh side remain unbeaten.
Scorers: Munster: A Conway try; I Keatley 4 pens, 1 con, 1 drop goals. Scarlets: DTH van der Merwe, Tom Williams tries; S Shingler 5 pens.
Scarlets: Aled Thomas; Hadleigh Parkes, Regan King, Gareth Owen, DTH van der Merwe; Steven Shingler, Rhodri Williams; Rob Evans, Ken Owens, Samson Lee, Jake Ball, Tom Price, Lewis Rawlins, John Barclay, James Davies.
Replacements: Emyr Phillips, Phil John, Peter Edwards, George Earle, Jack Condy, Gareth Davies, Dan Jones, Tom Williams.
Munster: Andrew Conway; Stephen Fitzgerald, David Johnston, Denis Hurley, Gerhard van den Heever; Ian Keatley, Cathal Sheridan; Dave Kilcoyne, Duncan Casey, BJ Botha; Robin Copeland, Mark Chisholm; Dave O’Callaghan, Jordan Coghlan, CJ Stander.
Replacements: Niall Scannell, James Cronin, John Ryan, Dave Foley, Shane Buckley, Tomás O’Leary, Rory Scannell, Ronan O’Mahony.
Referee: Gary Conway (IRFU).
