Brendan Gallagher traces the romantic history of the famous French side which play with panache

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THERE was a moment earlier this season when Racing 92 showed just how serious they are about winning this year’s European Champions Cup. They had dug in tenaciously at Thomond Park without much luck before, in the 70th minute, Andrew Conway darted over for his side’s second try as Munster extended their lead to 14-0.
Ten minutes is a long time to keep going at Thomond against the home side with their tails up and I fully expected...