Laurie Fisher on his time at Munster: 'A full house in Thomond Park, there isn’t a better experience'

Fisher arrived in 2008 after eight years with the Brumbies. Over the course of three seasons, he was involved in two Celtic League titles and two European semi-final defeats

STILL LEARNING: Brumbies assistant coach Laurie Fisher, during a training session in Canberra, says he left Munster ‘a way better coach, thanks to the experience.’ Picture: Sam Mooy

When Laurie Fisher was first approached by Munster, the province was unforgettably frank about the nature of his role. It was a two-year gig, three tops. Mentor and move on.

The Australian was offered the forwards coach position. Part of his brief was to aid Anthony Foley’s education. The vision was clear; Foley would succeed the Australian and later go on to become head coach. They were forthright from the offset, just the way Fisher liked it.