Gloucester fly-half Lamb, who had replaced the unfortunate Paterson as kicker, did land a penalty to get the hosts on the board as the rain started to hammer down.

BBC: Gloucester 3-16 Munster

The American ace started his back nine with straight birdies and as the rain came down he continued his fine progress.

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As crowds began to gather in the city the rain started to fall.

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As a heavy rain started to fall, he worked the count to 1-2 before lining a single up the middle.

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