Few rugby stadiums in the world connect with players quite like Thomond Park. The ghosts of past glories and players seem to float around the pitch, their spirit living on through those who wear the current red jersey. While this Munster team may not match their legendary predecessors, their ability to harness the crowd’s energy remains powerful still. Last Saturday’s second half against Saracens offered a glimpse of that old Munster magic that once dominated European rugby. The 22,030 fans dragged the team to another European victory, the red jerseys exhausted at the final whistle. You could almost see the…

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