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O'Connell got a great ovation from the crowd at the final whistle. James Crombie/INPHO

'That is probably the last time that I play for Munster here' - Paul O'Connell

Looks like today was the last time we will see Paul O’Connell marauding around Thomond Park.

STAY STRONG MUNSTER fans. Today could have been the last time we’ll see one of their greatest ever warriors rampaging around the field in Limerick, and he went out in style.

Paul O’Connell led from the front as Munster edged the Ospreys to move into the Pro12 final and afterwards, the Ireland captain was seen saluting the crowd in a manner that suggested it could be his last provincial hurrah at home.

Afterwards, O’Connell confirmed as much to Sky Sports.

“It probably is,” O’Connell said in answer to whether today was his last game for Munster at Thomond Park.

“I said before that summer will be the time when I make those decisions but that is probably the last time I play for Munster here anyway.”

It might be his last home appearance for his province, but he has one more game to go before his club career possibly comes to a close. O’Connell admitted that despite the win, Munster have plenty to work on before they face Glasgow.

“It is a bit of a strange feeling,” O’Connell said.

“We did so many things really well but we shot ourselves in the foot completely. We scored some really good tries and played some really good rugby but made five or six glaring errors. ”

CJ was Man of the Match once more… but let’s just watch his interception booboo again

As it happened: Munster v Ospreys, Guinness Pro12 semi-final

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    Mute Aaron
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    May 23rd 2015, 3:46 PM

    When the f*ck is Foley gonna take Keatley off?

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    May 23rd 2015, 3:46 PM

    I think keatley
    is playing himself out of the World Cup

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    May 23rd 2015, 4:22 PM

    “Is”?? Did so months ago!

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    May 23rd 2015, 3:24 PM

    Ian keatley hurts my head, Munster playing well well deserve there lead at ht!

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    May 23rd 2015, 3:55 PM

    Replacement needed in the summer Foley!

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    May 23rd 2015, 4:11 PM

    Keatley finally hauled off after another missed kick.

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    May 23rd 2015, 4:16 PM

    Should be hauled off somewhere far, far away.

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    May 23rd 2015, 2:29 PM

    Will, this is a very important day for all the Munster faithful. I would greatly appreciate it if you would occasionally keep tabs on this video. An annoyance by the name of RobsonKeane keeps trying to degrade this team. If he posts anything derogatory that is overwhelmingly red-thumbed, please remove it.

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    May 23rd 2015, 3:48 PM

    Keatley is having a shocker – am I allowed say that Conor Cahill?

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    May 23rd 2015, 3:59 PM

    Regards,

    Robson.

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    Mute Conor Cahill
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    May 23rd 2015, 4:02 PM

    You’ll be pleased to now that’s exactly what I want Robson. Facts, not rubbish.

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    May 23rd 2015, 2:50 PM

    Murray gone off is a game swinger (looked like a little cheap shot) surprised with the amount of spaces in the crowd

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    May 23rd 2015, 4:40 PM

    Foot-soldiers of the Red Army going missing in action

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    May 23rd 2015, 9:27 PM

    Jesus after Leinsters season you must be used to that kind of stuff John.

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    May 23rd 2015, 11:30 PM

    To the Brave and the Faithful nothing is impossible, except maybe filling Thomond Park for a league game

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    May 23rd 2015, 3:48 PM

    Sweet mother god… get Keatley off ffs !!!!!!!!!!!
    Munster doing there best to lose this !

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    May 23rd 2015, 3:47 PM

    Keatley mentally shot!!! Left 9 points with missed kicks and his kicking out of hand POOR!!!!

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    May 23rd 2015, 4:20 PM

    Has to be said again, Owens is some ref!

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    May 23rd 2015, 6:27 PM

    He had his Paul O’Connell underpants today!

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    Mute China Photo Daily
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    May 23rd 2015, 4:00 PM

    Every time he makes a mistake he gets hammered here so it’s only right to point out Williams has been motm so far

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    May 23rd 2015, 4:05 PM

    U takeing the piss china?

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    May 23rd 2015, 6:49 PM

    Not at all, he was moving the ball v quickly from the ruck, his passing was accurate, his kicking game was superb and he made a game saving intercept inside Munsters 22. Saw what you want about past performances but he was excellent today.

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    May 23rd 2015, 8:57 PM

    Infairness china he played very well I must admit when he came on, its such a rare occurrence that it startles me!

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    May 23rd 2015, 4:15 PM

    Message to Foley: WTF were you doing leaving Keatley on for so long ?????

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    May 23rd 2015, 3:53 PM

    Well now if Munster lose this due to missed kicks! And Zebo…..wouldn’t even bring him to World Cup to be a water boy

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    May 23rd 2015, 3:47 PM

    This is really dire from munster

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    May 23rd 2015, 4:12 PM

    Please munster let keatley go seriously, he is pathetic

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    May 23rd 2015, 4:15 PM

    Keatley definitely didn’t do his World Cup prospects any good there.

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    May 23rd 2015, 4:08 PM

    We have the creativity of a wet sock

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    May 23rd 2015, 4:12 PM

    Keatley can’t do it when pressure comes on

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    May 23rd 2015, 3:18 PM

    What a move and try for munster at a perfect time.

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    May 23rd 2015, 3:44 PM

    Chop tackles should be outlawed. They are potential leg breakers.

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    May 23rd 2015, 3:23 PM

    Great first half despite the pressure and Murray’s departure a superb try to finish at HT. Well done to the lads in red.

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