McMillan's mind on Munster's 'proud legacy' as Argentina offer chance for fresh blood

The head coach is likely to offer some lesser-seen faces a chance in the limelight of Saturday's clash with a touring Pumas XV at Thomond Park

REACHING UP: Munster’s head coach Clayton McMillan after the BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht at Thomond Park, Limerick. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Munster boss Clayton McMillan has two objectives heading into this Saturday’s clash with a touring Argentina XV at Thomond Park — building both the experience of his players and the bolstering the province’s reputation against international opposition.

Munster signed off on the first block of URC games with a fifth-successive victory last Saturday night as they saw off interprovincial rivals Connacht 17-15 in Limerick. Their next league fixture will be against fellow unbeaten side the Stormers back at Thomond Park on November 29, so a challenge match against a quality touring side represents a chance for McMillan to build depth and rotate a winning squad outside of the race for league points.