Honest, warm and sincere – and Munster to the core

HE may have played 51 times for Ireland and toured with the Lions but for many rugby followers throughout this island, Moss Keane will be best remembered for his memorable contribution to Munster’s famous victory over the All Blacks on October 31, 1978.

The occasion gave rise to many stories, some of which have since assumed legendary status. The one that gained most attention and which the 12,000 or so present that great day most enjoyed, centred on an incident in front of the stand near the end of the game.

The New Zealanders were 12 points behind and going nowhere. The All Blacks reacted as they tend to do when things are not going their way – they raised their fists as if looking for a fight.