Munster flanker David Wallace put in a man-of-the-match performance to help the Irish province finish their disappointing Heineken Cup campaign on a high with a 28 v 14 victory over London Irish.

The side’s entered the break all square at 0-0 after an edgy first period before Damian Varley broke the deadlock, crashing over after 46 minutes.

London Irish responded in the form of Seilala Mapusua and then took the lead with a stunning try finished by wing Sailosi Tagickibau.

At 14 – 7 to the visitors an upset looked on the cards, but Munster who have only ever lost one European game at Thomond Park fought back in style using all of their Heineken Cup experience to clinch the victory.

Niall Ronan, Keith Earls and then Darragh Hurley all crossed for tries, securing an all important bonus-point which could be vital as Munster seek Amlin Challenge Cup qualification.