Hands up those who want to carry the flame?

IT will take a while for the dust to settle on this one. After seven years of trying, it may seem almost churlish not to bask in the glory of Munster’s Heineken Cup triumph.

But while the fans will remember it fondly for life, looking to the future for this Munster team is a must for coach and fans alike.

In an interview with this newspaper prior to the final, Munster Supporters Club chairman John Rochford acknowledged the possibility that the romance and passion that surrounds Munster on the terraces could diminish if the Holy Grail was finally won.