O’Mahony: Best is yet to happen

MUNSTER skipper Peter O’Mahony believes the Reds will front up and produce their best performance of the season when Gloucester come to Limerick tomorrow. It’s a massive Champions Cup tie and Munster need to win to maintain and build on the momentum in Pool 2 after a 10-10 draw at Exeter Chiefs last Saturday. The signing of Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy and contract renewals for Chris Cloete, James Cronin, Neil Cronin, Chris Farrell and Tommy O’Donnell was a big boost for the province yesterday. And the 29-year-old flanker knows it’s crucial Munster get the win in front of their home fans at Thomond Park. ‘It certainly is (gelling well). We have played a bit of rugby now together in the last couple of months. Some good performances, some poor ones,’ said O’Mahony. ‘We have learned a few lessons and we are sharpening up all of the time. But this is going to be the biggest performance of the year so far. ‘It’s always something you

are looking forward to, getting out at home and getting our fans behind us. I have no doubt they will fill the place up as well. ‘The support last week was incredible and it will be great to be back at home at the weekend.’ Gavin Coombes and Shane Daly are also set to join the Munster senior ranks next season. Cork native O’Mahony has 50 caps for Ireland and is likely to play a major role for his country in next month’s Autumn internationals. But Munster is his primary objective right now a week on from his team’s battling display at Sandy Park. ‘We are expecting a huge performance as always in the European Cup. Gloucester are an incredible side, it will be a massive game,’ he said.