There is a Munster trait at work here. Yet before this victory gets cast as purely a Munster victory, let me disabuse you of that notion immediately.
Saturday was Irish to the core, with winning turns from all parts of the country. The mention of Munster is a reference to the bile-inducing close calls that have typified the last 10 years of that province's march. They have honed the art of winning by a couple of points – there is never any comfort in the last moments of a Munster match. Sure, it makes great telly, but it is bad enough having one team doing it, Ireland need to win more easily or the health of the nation will go into decline.
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Grand Slam glow washes over Ireland
Grand Slam glow washes over Ireland
