Rowntree desperate for Munster to carry their Boks-bashing energy forward

Fresh from the historic night at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, the new coach is focused on using the triumph as a springboard

ATTA BOY: Munster Head Coach Graham Rowntree and Gavin Coombes celebrate after the game. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Páirc Ui Chaoimh was quickly getting to normal late on Thursday night as the stadium cleared, the advertising hoardings were dismantled and the rugby posts began their road trip back home to Thomond Park.

All part of a rapid return to the status quo at Cork GAA headquarters after a historic evening for both codes that saw 41,400 fill the storied Leeside grounds for its first rugby match and then roar Munster on to a famous victory over the South African tourists.