A fan’s view: Munster win was built on traditions our province holds dear

Prior to kick-off, Munster were given only a fighting chance and that was mainly based on the province’s proud history in Europe rather than the team taking the field.
A fan’s view: Munster win was built on traditions our province holds dear

Supporters, from Limerick, James O'Riordan, Conor Lenihan, Kevin O'Connor and Rory Cunningham, before the Heineken Champions Cup match between Wasps and Munster. at Coventry Building Society Arena. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

“Rugby is a wonderful show: Dance, opera, and suddenly the blood of a killing,” Richard Burton once said, and Munster’s win over Wasps had a little bit of it all.

Prior to kick-off, Munster were given only a fighting chance and that was mainly based on the province’s proud history in Europe rather than the team taking the field.

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