Munster Players React To Yesterday’s Game With Number Of Heartfelt Posts

Yesterday was a very special day.

Munster was once again united yesterday as it bid farewell to one of their most famous sons. Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley tragically passed away last Sunday, but you can be damn sure he was looking down on Thomond Park yesterday with a big grin on his face.

The players and the fans came together and put on performances, reminiscent of Foley’s playing days. United in support, united in song, and united on all playing fronts, it was a truly befitting day in honour of the man.

Many of the players today thanked the fans for their rapturous support, and showed the world just want Munster meant to them. Every Munster fan needs to now take note- the 16th man truly makes the difference.

Yesterday cannot just be a once off, if they can stick with Munster from here on out and keep filling stadiums, then the mantra can come through- ‘To the brave and the FAITHFUL, nothing is IMPOSSIBLE.

Can’t describe the feeling of playing in front of that crowd yesterday. Best supporters in the world! #RIPAxel

A photo posted by Conor Murray (@conormurray9) on Oct 23, 2016 at 11:33am PDT

A photo posted by David (@davidkilcoyne1) on Oct 23, 2016 at 11:59am PDT

Best rugby day I’ve ever experienced,great sharing it with these lot and the incredible 25,000 fans who made it so special..#SUAF

A photo posted by Simon Zebo (@simonzebo15) on Oct 23, 2016 at 3:41am PDT

The #Munster family paying tribute to our Coach. What an honour to take the field yesterday and get the win for Axel. #RipAxel #Legend

A photo posted by Tyler Bleyendaal (@tylerbleyendaal) on Oct 23, 2016 at 4:18am PDT

“Part of the tradition is, you carry on fellas who have worn the jersey, but you don’t do it as an individual, you do it as a team. A lot of players come through and move on,but it’s up to the players in the jersey at the time, to honour the people who have gone before them.” – Axel Foley #Axel

A photo posted by CJ Stander (@cjstander) on Oct 23, 2016 at 4:05am PDT

An incredible tribute to a true Legend of Munster Rugby #Ripaxel #8

A photo posted by Tommy O’Donnell (@tommyodonnell87) on Oct 23, 2016 at 2:47am PDT

The best fans in the world, thanks for making yesterday special #ripaxel #SUAF

A photo posted by Niall Scannell (@n_scannell222) on Oct 23, 2016 at 2:08am PDT