Munster defeats Saracens 17-12 to boost Champions Cup hopes

Munster defeated Saracens 17-12 at Thomond Park, marking a significant turnaround in their Investec Champions Cup campaign. The win came after a lackluster first half, where Saracens led 6-3 on penalties. In the second half, Munster scored two quick tries from Dian Bleuler and John Hodnett, taking a 17-9 lead. Saracens managed one more penalty from Alex Lozowski but could not secure a late try. This victory moves Munster ahead of Saracens in the standings, with one pool round remaining. Munster is now one point behind Northampton Saints, who also qualified for the knockout rounds.