PICS: Thomond Park is a touching shrine to Munster legend Anthony Foley

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Fitting. Touching. Inspiring.

Anthony Foley would've been looking down at Munster on Saturday with a big smile on his face. The men in red played with energy and purpose, they played for their coach and friend - heck, they played like Munster men. Everything the guys in red did at Thomond Park seemed to be coming from another place entirely. Whether you believe in an afterlife or not, there was no disputing the fact that Axel was there with his province throughout this Champions Cup clash. He was there on their hearts. A view of an embroidered jersey in tribute to the late Munster Head Coach Anthony Foley 22/10/2016

A view of an embroidered jersey in tribute to the late Munster Head Coach Anthony Foley 22/10/2016

Even the Glasgow Warriors were paying tribute on their jersey. A view of an embroidered Glasgow Warriors jersey in tribute to the late Munster Head Coach Anthony Foley 22/10/2016

A view of an embroidered Glasgow Warriors jersey in tribute to the late Munster Head Coach Anthony Foley 22/10/2016

The book of condolence was a busy spot before the game. A general view of fans at Anthony Foley's Book of Condolence 22/10//2016

A view of the Glasgow Warriors jerseys ahead of the game 22/10/2016

The tributes outside Thomond were powerful. Tributes are paid to Anthony Foley outside Thomond Park 22/10/2016

And the atmosphere inside the stadium was moving. A general view of fans at the game 22/10//2016

A fan singing before the game 22/10//2016

A poster in tribute to the late Anthony Foley 22/10/2016

Axel watches over them. A general view of fans at Anthony Foley's Book of Condolence 22/10//2016

A picture of the late Munster Head Coach Anthony Foley is displayed on a big screen 22/10//2016

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