Supporting the Squad Open Day
16th April 2009 By Munster Rugby
The threatening rain held off and Thomond Park was awash with Munster Supporters as they turned up in numbers to meet their heros in Thomond Park on Wednesday morning.
Munster Supporters were treated to an open squad training session yesterday in Limerick and more than three thousand people availed of the opportunity to get a first hand viewing of the players at work.
The day was a great success with the terraces filled with fans all around the stadium as they cheered on the players when they ran out to take part in the two hour session. Fans were treated to player interviews when Media Manager Pat Geraghty interviewed Captain Paul O’Connell and Ronan O’Gara pitchside, and they thanked the fans for their ongoing support and best wishes.
Excitement levels rose when the players went around the stadium afterwards signing autographs and chatting with the supporters.
Check out the pictures from the Thomond Park training session below. Images Morgan Treacy/Inpho
Ronan O’Gara receives a warm welcome
Alan Quinlan in training
David Wallace and Jeremy Manning
Tomás O’Leary gets the backline going
Doug Howlett ready for impact
Paul Warwick in action
Mafi happy with his hair-do
Back to work!
Donnacha Ryan robs the ball on Paul O’Connell
Scrumhalves assume the position
Ronan O’Gara, David Wallace and Paul O’Connell in good form
Alan Quinlan starts signing autographs
Doug Howlett happy to meet the fans
David Wallace on a supporter’s level
Family support – Gerard, John, Fionn and Aine O’Tiarnaigh line up to meet the players
Ronan O’Gara meets the fans
Peter Stinger in demand