One of the most encouraging aspects of Munster’s performance in overcoming Exeter at Thomond Park last Saturday was the display of Joey Carbery. His match-winning 21-point haul was the point of difference over the two legs and was a reminder how important a high class outhalf is in the Heineken Champions Cup.
Look through the seven Irish triumphs in the history of the competition and the outhalves in question were David Humphreys, Ronan O’Gara and Johnny Sexton. Toulon’s three triumphs were with Jonny Wilkinson (twice) and Matt Giteau at ‘10’, Owen Farrell was an ever present in Saracens’ three Cup wins and Toulouse had Romain Ntamack at the helm last season.
Carbery has always had the talent to one day be bracketed in that company and last Saturday saw him back to his best, mixing his game up, orchestrating Munster’s well-conceived …
- April 19, 2022
