The famous alligator that appeared in films such as Happy Gilmore and Doctor Dolittle 2 has passed away, aged 80.

It was fitting that Jack Conan was sent out to face the music following Leinster’s 76-5 thumping of Zebre on Saturday.

There is a decidedly nervy feeling around Munster ahead of Friday night’s win or bust clash with Treviso in Cork.