"This moment has an even more special meaning after the difficult months I went through in hospital. This ordeal made me stronger and taught me to never give up. I want to send all my support to everyone who is still fighting. Never lose hope."
Mike Prendergast insists he has not been put off his ultimate goal of becoming a head coach, despite being overlooked for the Munster top job in favour of Clayton McMillan.
I have seen some disgraceful tweets about Ryan Mullen after the game yesterday. Ryan is a top goalkeeper and gives everything on and off the pitch and by no means did he want to leave the pitch yesterday. Every player makes mistakes. It comes with the job and I've made plenty.