O’Gara optimistic despite disappointing year

RONAN O’GARA insists there are ‘huge grounds for optimism’ as Munster bid to bounce back from the disappointment of a rare season without silverware.

The semi-final defeats to Biarritz in the Heineken Cup and Leinster in the Magners League have left many claiming that Tony McGahan’s side is ageing and on the decline.

But the out half has warned against writing off the province in an exclusive interview with Donal Lenihan.