We don’t think we’ve ever seen Paul O’Connell so happy.
Thomond Park was the place to be yesterday. Well, if you were from Munster anyway. Not only did the men in red crush their great rivals Leinster 28-13, but local hero and new world champion Andy Lee was also in attendance.
The freshly crowned WBO Middleweight champion showed off his belt to the crowd at half-time and he also had access to the very happy home dressing room after the match.
It seems that virtually every Munster player managed to get a snap with the champ, and they all looked bloody delighted.
Andrew Conway and Johne Murphy
Neil Cronin
Ian Keatley
John Ryan
Even the man himself was blown away by the reception. Now, all we need is Andy Lee to have a title fight at Thomond to top this