O’Brien focus now on Munster mission

SEVEN years ago, Brian O’Driscoll talked dismissively about England’s ‘so-called world champions in their so-called fortress’ after Ireland grabbed a win at Twickenham — so he will understandMunster’s mindset this week.

Numerous Leinster players have spoken in the past about how they were unable to watch when Munster claimed their Heineken Cups in 2006 and 2008.

But it is hard to imagine any of Tony McGahan’s men closing their eyes and ears two days ago. The sight of Leinster parading the cup at the RDS yesterday will have added further fuel to the sense of mission that the home team will surely bring to Thomond Park for next Saturday’s Magners League grand final.