The Munster and Ireland player reflects on the pivotal moment at 15 when he attended the 2007 Six Nations match between Ireland and England. This match, held at Croke Park, was significant not just for its high stakes but also for the emotional connection it fostered among players and fans. He describes the atmosphere, with the Irish anthem resonating deeply and players visibly moved. This experience ignited his passion for rugby, leading him to embrace every opportunity in the sport thereafter.
I was lucky enough to go to the Ireland versus England game in the 2007 Six Nations. That sticks out to me as a massive moment growing up.
That game made such an impact and was an eye-opener for me as a kid. It gave me a real itch to play the game.
You could see how much it meant to the players there. Some were singing while others were crying. Some were doing both.
Real goose bumps stuff. It showed you how much it meant to everyone. You just had this feeling that it was going to be a special game.
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