Racing’s awesome U Arena could be painful for Munster

Christchurch feels very safe and secure. And the Ireland in me had forgotten how much you savour those things. The contrast from Paris is huge. There is no anger in this world. On the RER in Paris, every nationality in the world is around you.

Here the pace is different, and the surprises walk up and shake your hand. After the hustle and bustle of Paris for four and a half years, it will take a bit of readjusting to.

The two constants though are family and work. The Crusaders management team had a few getting-to-know-you pizzas at the weekend.