Páirc pride shows the way for Irish rugby - Duncan Casey

SPECIAL OCCASION: Munster’s Simon Zebo celebrates after the game with his children. ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

The success of Munster’s trip to the Páirc has been celebrated at length already. I will add that as a former player, I was blown away by the event and very jealous of those lining out on the immaculate pitch. 

If the IRFU is serious about growing the game, Munster have shown them the blueprint for removing the metaphorical South Dublin barrier that still exists around the Irish team in the minds of many people today.