TOM Farrell was outstanding as Munster edged out Ulster, 22-19, to secure a precious bonus-point victory in the URC in Belfast.
The centre has been Munster’s standout player since joining from Connacht in the summer.
He touched down for a hat-trick of tries up north, including the deceisive score in the last minute, converted by Jack Crowley.
“I can’t stress enough how got Tom has been for us this season,” Munster coach Ian Costello said afterwards.
“He’s played so many minutes. We were joking that he’s played his quota for last season and we’re not even halfway through yet. He’s been brilliant on and off the pitch, but tonight was definitely his best on-pitch performance.”
“He would have been looking for a rest soon, but Alex (Nankivell) is going to get the next rest. His hamstring isn’t great after that clearout, so Tom will go another week and we’ll give him a few days off after Christmas then,” Costello added.
Shane Daly also grabbed a try against Ulster, who played most of the fixture with 14 players following a sending-off.
