Such was the rivalry that existed between Munster and Glasgow before Saturday's URC semi-final it's hard to believe that the Warriors would have needed any more motivation.
However, head coach Franco Smith has revealed that a promotional graphic that popped up on the big screen before kick-off at Thomond Park added to their incentive.
Prior to kick-off, with the Bulls having shocked Leinster in Pretoria, the screen at the Limerick ground advertised a 'Munster v Bulls' final.
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BBC Scotland reporter Andy Burke posted that he spoke to Munster Rugby and it was down to "human error".
Speaking to RTÉ Sport's Michael Corcoran after the 17-10 win, Smith said: "[I'm] very proud of them, we knew what was coming and the rivalry is big. We knew they are the champions and what threat they pose.
"[Munster] played well, ten wins in a row.
"We knew it was going to be challenging here so we are really proud of the boys.
"There was even a poster up before the game about the final that would be here next week and that motivated the men and I'm glad we stepped up."
Smith, who took over the Warriors in 2022, will now lead his side back to his native South Africa where he will face his old team at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday (5pm).
"I'm absolutely grateful for the Lord that’s given me this opportunity," he added.
"A lot of sacrifice, lived away from my family this year and absolutely grateful that the boys bought in and gave me something to smile about.
"We didn't train and practice to win the semi-final, we would like to go all the way so a lot of work to be done this week."
Meanwhile, Munster captain Tadhg Beirne (above) admitted that Glasgow were smarter on the day and was left to rue his team’s game-management as they tried to fight back from 14-3 and 17-10 down.
The Ireland lock said: "Yeah, they were [smarter].
"When you have a lead they can slow the game down when they needed to slow it down, they were kicking when they needed to kick.
"We were always chasing the game and that's where we need to be better in terms of when we are chasing the game, how to do it better.
"Penalties, silly errors, probably over-playing once or twice in our own half.
"Especially even with 10 minutes on the clock and we are trying to run it out from inside our 40 and we don’t need to. Ten minutes is a long time in a game of rugby so we’ll look at all that stuff.
"We were in a good place bar a little bit of miscommunication and they pounced on a loose ball before they got their try.
"We felt like we were in control, they defended really well. We just said we had to pound at the rock and we’d eventually wear them down and get some scores.
"They came on top of us from the start [of the second half], credit to them. After that, it was again an arm wrestle and unfortunately, we came out the wrong side."
Simon Zebo (above), Antoine Frisch, RG Snyman and Joe Carbery, who was injured, have now all played their final games for the club.
"There is no tomorrow for us, we are just going to have to look ahead to next season," added the 32-year-old.
"We are losing a lot of guys in that changing room. Tonight’s the night we are going to have to send them off and be disappointed, but such is life, that’s sport and we move on.
"I’m gutted for everyone inside in the dressing room but also gutted for all the fans. .
"We’ve been waiting a long time to get into knockout rugby at home. We’re unbelievably disappointed but I can’t imagine what the fans are like.
"I’m sure they were really looking forward to potentially having a final here next week and unfortunately that’s not the way."
Watch highlights of the weekend's action on Against the Head, RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player, 10.50pm
