It was a fantastic experience and one from which we will learn.

It is a tough ask to go to a ground and play a game against a side that has not lost at home since 1997.

However, we were well up for it and with only seven minutes to go were very much in the game. What happened from this point of time was that a silly error was made and we, knowing that we had to salvage something from the game, chased it.

Composure was needed and the order of events should have been to secure possession and work the percentages. It may not be pretty, but it conserves energy and allows a team to regroup and attack.

It has gone and we have to get on with this weekend's game against Munster.

Rarely, in the league that we normally play, do you have the opportunity to turn around immediately and readdress the balance? It is a unique opportunity and one that the players are up for.

What happened in the last ten minutes last week must never be repeated, players and coaches know what it feels like and will be spurred on even greater with this feeling inside.

The feeling inside and the desired drive to succeed is what matters. I know the players and coaches have this and with a little more maturity great things will come.

All involved need to be patient, but on the other hand frustrated to the point of working hard for an end goal.

Also, we must not forget that a little bit of luck is needed. I suppose you make your own luck.

The match last week was hard fought and took its toll on the players. Monday I was faced with a crisis at prop because David Barnes had been stamped on and needed stitches to a wound in his leg.

Simon Emms, his replacement, also picked up an injury in training and was looking doubtful for the game as well. The third prop John Mallett was facing a one-match suspension for amassing three yellow cards.

However, the club appealed against one of the yellow cards and the appeal was upheld.

Subsequently, John is free to play all matches as he now has only two cards to his name. Though, I should stress if he does receive one more, he will have to serve an automatic ban and miss one game.

It is very concerning and not easily rectified. Props are a rare breed and almost impossible to find in the modern day climate.

The rules state that you must go into a game with five recognised front row players. If you fail to do this, then you will have to forfeit the points.

As you can imagine, with only two props being available at the beginning of the week the situation was very worrying. Worrying is not only about winning and losing.

The Recreation Ground is going to be like an international arena tomorrow with a lot of tickets being sold to the folks of Munster.

Their fans have bought up the remaining tickets quickly and will create a special atmosphere.

Last week's crowd was unbelievable with a huge amount of respect being given to the opposition when going about their work.

The silence that came over the ground when the kickers were plying their trade was an example to all who are involved in sport. I know the Recreation Ground folks will reciprocate with like.

We need a big performance and a huge lift for the rest of the season, tomorrow is no better day to do it.

Players and spectators alike must have confidence that we can achieve.

To turn around this result will have more meaning and certainly have more value. We have slipped down the hill slightly, the trek back to the top must begin immediately.

Europe and Bath's future participation in this year's competition hangs on a famous victory tomorrow. If you are at the game, please do not hold back and cheer the lads on with every ounce of effort.

I know the players and the coaches will be giving everything from five o'clock until 6.45pm tomorrow evening.

Oh by the way, the bar steward has informed me that the Guinness will be just as nice as that which is served in Ireland.

I wonder?