Billy Holland now looking for fairytale way to sign off

'It was a real tussle, it certainly wasn’t the prettiest game in the world and one or two big moments made a big difference'

Mike Haley, left, celebrates with Munster team-mates Craig Casey, Jack O'Donoghue and Billy Holland after scoring his side's second try. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Billy Holland spoke of his and Munster’s relief at reaching the Guinness PRO14 final and his team finally getting over the line in what was effectively a semi-final against Connacht.

The Munster captain on the night, who became his province’s second-highest capped player last week before announcing his intention to stop playing at the end of the season. Now Holland, 35, will have a first final in four years to play in, on March 27.