'He was a warrior' - Van Graan in awe of Munster's leader O'Mahony

It probably wasn't in doubt, but in the last two European games, Peter O'Mahony has nailed himself down alongside the greatest to have worn Munster red.

The 32-year-old will be spoken of alongside the likes of Paul O'Connell, Ronan O'Gara and Anthony Foley when the time comes for him to hang up his boots. If recent weeks are anything to go by, he's not likely to be doing that any time soon.

Time is still on his side to pick up a European medal like those from Munster's glory years, but even if he doesn't, his legacy is unimpeachable.

Sorely missed in the province's Round of 16 first leg against Exeter, he returned from injury to inspire their win at Thomond Park against the Chiefs a week later, his Player of the Match performance one of his most memorable.

You could probably count on one hand how many times he's played better for Munster, but one of those could well be Saturday's quarter-final against Toulouse.

In spite of the French side's victory, the flanker was once again named Player of the Match, having led the team's siege on the Toulouse breakdown, winning four turnovers among a staggering 19 in total for Johann van Graan's side, and doing so in just 65 minutes before he eventually succumbed to a shoulder injury.

Even the captain's heroics weren't enough for Munster to get over the line - although they were 24-14 in front when he was eventually forced off due to injury - as the five-time champions reeled Munster in, before booking a semi-final with Leinster after a 4-2 win in the place-kicking competition.

The heartbreaking nature of the defeat left Van Graan in tears as he saluted the Munster fans after the game.

The head coach was still visibly emotional when he spoke to the media afterwards, and his voice continued to