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Wed 11 Nov 2008A night of pure emotion ends in simple pride
MUNSTER v NEW ZEALAND REACTION:MICK O'DRISCOLL came in bloodied and bandaged and Rui Tipoki, his New Zealand team-mate, hobbled into the crowded room on crutches. It may have looked like unearthly magic from the stands of Thomond Park, but on the field it was 80 minutes of punishment. At the end, Munster - the team and province - were left with questions of what might have been and an afterglow that will ensure that this match lives on as a rightful companion piece to the famous occasion of 30 years ago.
"I am extremely proud," admitted Munster coach Tony McGahan. "For the players to put in that effort was outstanding and to a man they should feel very proud of the effort they put in."
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