Ronan O'Gara: There's a reason I spent my entire career at Munster

A connection with the supporters was key to success at Thomond Park and the reason I demanded more from La Rochelle's fans and ourselves. 

CONNECTION: Munster supporters celebrate a try by Keith Earls during the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-Final against Toulouse. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

I have trouble remembering where I was last week and specific match moments from the old Munster days tend to meld into each other. But there was instant recall this week when I read Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson talking about the European Cup game in November 2011 at Thomond Park.

And not because of the winning drop goal at the end of the 41 phases.