British & Irish Cup Final: Munster A 31-12 Cross Keys
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Munster A proved too powerful for Welsh Premiership part-timers Cross Keys in the British & Irish Cup final at Musgrave Park, Cork.
The visitors had their organisation, resolve and boot of Newport Gwent Dragons fly-half Jason Tovey to thank for being only 16-12 down at the break.
Mark Ring proud of Cross Keys' effort
But Duncan Williams's 26th-minute try was followed by Luke O'Dea and Ivan Dineen going over in the second period.
Fly-half Scott Deasey kicked 16 points for the Irish team.
Cross Keys booked their place in their first final with a shock 20-16 victory over Cornish Pirates in the semi-final.
A week later they secured their place in the Swalec Cup final, overcoming Ebbw Vale on try count after the game had finished 19-19 at Rodney Parade.
They face Pontypridd in the final on Monday, 7 May.