This interview had nearly everything.
Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan joined Alan Quinlan and the rest of the Sky Sports gang on the Thomond Park pitch after Munster’s 23-3 PRO12 semi-final defeat of Ospreys.
Munster will now face Scarlets in the final in the Aviva next weekend.
On the occasion of Ryan’s last home appearance before leaving for Racing Metro, the big forward reflected on his lifelong love affair with Munster, being charmed as a teenager by Quinlan, the pride he feels playing for his home team and the joy he gets from being supported by family and friends.
“It means everything,” said Ryan. “I spent my whole adult life playing with Munster. I have known nothing else. I got to play with my heroes growing up.”
He also reflected on Anthony Foley and the influence his death had on Munster’s season.
Joey Barton was very impressed with Simon Zebo's wonder try against Ospreys https://t.co/UaMXNyveus
— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) May 20, 2017
Then you had Zebo enjoying a cheeky smile at Leinster’s expense, talking the lads through his wonder try and explaining how his celebration is borrowed from NBA star James Harden.
Throw in the fact the whole thing was soundtracked by ‘The Fields of Athenry’ playing over the PA system in the Limerick stadium and you have the stuff of Munster fans’ dreams.
The only thing missing is Paul O’Connell and Ronan O’Gara taking on Claw and Gaillimh in a wheelbarrow race.
Watch the whole thing below. It’s a must-see for Munster fans.
