What an incredible time for Munster, the fruits of Rob Penny’s plans. Not alone did his team produce the try of the round but they also secured the signatures of two ‘leaders’ and potentially a number 8 of real quality for next season.

As we enter the business end of the Heineken Cup, I have to admit confidence in the probability of Munster winning in 2014 seems remote. Yet, year in year out, there is always hope and none more so than this year.