European mountain top may not be as distant as many believe

Eight years have elapsed since Munster toppled the mighty Toulouse to be crowned champions of Europe on an emotional evening in Cardiff.

Much has changed across the European rugby landscape since that captivating 16-13 victory at the Millennium Stadium and many within the game wonder if Munster will ever experience those dizzy heights again.

After last Saturday’s disappointing defeat at the hands of Leinster, those glory days appear further away than ever.