Bordeaux was where Munster's glorious European adventure began

Munster will need everything in their favour to make it through. Not many give them much of a chance, which is pretty much how it was 25 years ago. 

2000: Ronan O'Gara of Munster on his way to scoring with side's second try during the Heineken Cup semi-final. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

It had started out like many other visits to Bordeaux.

The city was hot and bustling, and the lunch was long, liquid, and bountiful.