MUNSTER arrived at the dressing room with broad smiles on their faces after seeing off the Argentinians on another famous occasion at Thomond Park at the weekend.
It was a win that marked six victories on the trot for coach Clayton McMillan’s team, and now they can take a welcome break.
There was a hint of the October 31, 1978, at the final whistle when The Pumas bit the dust; it was a night to remember for Evan O’Connell, who scored his first try at this level, and Tony Butler, who had a blistering outing at 10.
There were unfamiliar names but Ronan Foxe a tighthead prop, Conor Ryan at left lock and Fionn Gibbons in the centre are certainly up to the task.
There is something magical about this current group of players; they are a joy to watch and the old tried and trusted “leave it to the pack” plan has now been sidelined.
They have been reared on open and running rugby and their latest exhibition proved their skills.
Temporary captain Jack O’Donoghue is leading by example and their latest victory was sheer team effort.
Meanwhile, Ireland will be hoping to get back to winning ways – after that loss to New Zealand at Chicago’s Soldier Field – when they take on Japan as part of the International Series at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday, kick-off 12.40pm.
Defeat would be unthinkable, and coach Andy Farrell will be calling for a major performance from his lads before the home crowd.
The controversial loss to a red card for Tadhg Beirne over in The Windy City had an impact on the entire fixture.
The sight of the big number five sitting out most of the match was hard to stomach, as was the shy number of Munster players selected for the trip.