Donncha O’Callaghan enjoying new lease of life

It was a familiar post-match scene to any Munster supporter, Donncha O’Callaghan signing autographs, goofing for pictures, sharing the craic with red-jerseyed admirers.

It could be Musgrave Park over any of the last 17 seasons until a man approaches the veteran lock, grabbed him by the hand and holds the grip.

The voice is of the English shires, the words are heartfelt, and this was Sixways, the home of the Worcester Warriors following a stirring opening night for the Aviva Premiership.