From where Munster was 18 months ago, things looked and felt a whole lot more positive from where I was sitting Tuesday night, writes Ronan O’Gara

MUNSTER’S challenge for the Magners League title remains very much on course after Saturday night’s 25-10 defeat of Connacht at Thomond Park but if they happen to be caught at the post, they may well rue the failure to take a bonus point from this game.

Mick O'Driscoll will lead Munster out against the All Blacks for the 30th anniversary of the legendary 12-0 win over the tourists at Thomond Park in 1978.