'Like a duck to water'
Munster rugby player Charlie O'Shea delivered a standout performance in his first start, helping his team secure a bonus-point victory against the Bulls. Coaches and teammates praised his composure and work ethic.
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Clayton McMillan and Craig Casey hailed a "phenomenal" performance from out-half Charlie O'Shea, as Munster ground the Bulls down for their first win of the URC season.
The province scored four tries in their 26-22 bonus-point victory , with 16 of those coming from their academy out-half, who scored two tries and three conversions in a dazzling performance.
The 20-year-old made his competitive debut off the bench in last week’s defeat to the Glasgow Warriors, but he was the standout player in his first start tonight departing on 68 minutes to standing ovation at Thomond Park.
"Yeah, phenomenal," head coach McMillan (below) said, when asked about O’Shea’s performance, before attempting to turn down the hype.
"You don't want to blow too much smoke up his backside, it's the early days but he's had a couple of runs now and he's taken to it like a duck to water.
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