United Rugby Championship | FloRugby's Player Of The Week | Gavin Coombes
United Rugby Championship | FloRugby's Player Of The Week | Gavin Coombes
Munster's Gavin Coombes shined in a 29-8 URC win over Scarlets, scoring two tries, making 22 carries, three offloads, beating four defenders.
Munster Rugby backrow Gavin Coombes has been named FloRugby’s Player of the Week for Round 11 of the United Rugby Championship following his standout performance in Munster’s 29-8 bonus-point victory over Scarlets at Thomond Park.
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The No. 8, who earned two Ireland caps in the summer of 2021, delivered a commanding display on Saturday night, scoring two tries, making 22 carries, three offloads, beating four defenders, and winning four line-outs to help Munster rise above Scarlets in the URC standings.
“I think Gavin's playing some of the best rugby I’ve ever seen him play,” said Munster’s interim head coach. “He's always been a quality player, but what he’s doing now is moment-on-moment. His physical and mental conditioning are on such an upward trajectory—he's worked really hard.”
Coombes' performance not only contributed to Munster’s victory but also strengthened his case for further international recognition. Initially expected to feature with Prendergast’s ‘A’ side, injuries to Caelan Doris, Cormac Izuchukwu, and Iain Henderson have led to his promotion to the main panel.
“He’s well deserving, and I’d be surprised if he didn’t take that opportunity with both hands,” the coach added. “His game is getting more and more rounded, and he was well supported by a lot of forwards tonight. The pack, in particular, had an excellent game.”
Coombes’ latest performance underscores his growing influence within Munster and Irish rugby. With his form on an upward trajectory, his continued contributions could prove vital as the URC season progresses and Ireland prepares for upcoming international fixtures.
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