Munster's O'Donoghue eager to build on Springboks win

Munster's Jack O’Donoghue wants to see his side build on their win over South Africa, having claimed a historic 28-14 victory over the Springboks.

In howling wind and rain, Graham Rowntree's side produced their biggest and best performance of the season, navigating a ferocious South African scrum for a famous victory.

Shane Daly went over early for the home side and Munster’s other tries came from veteran winger Simon Zebo, Diarmuid Barron and Mike Haley

Ben Healey kicked four conversions. South Africa, with several players looking to stake claims for places in next year’s World Cup squad, were lifted by tries from Aphelele Fassie and Sikhumbuzo Notshe.

Munster famously have wins over New Zealand and Australia but this was their first over the Springboks and for O’Donoghue, it was a night he will never forget.

"I spoke to the lads before the game and I just spoke about how privileged we are to be in this position," he said. "A lot of lads go through their career and they never get a chance to play a touring side.

"To come to Pairc Ui Chaoimh and make history, it’s incredible, it’s so special.

"There’s so many people I think we need to thank. I know the late Garrett Fitzgerald. He had a lot to do with this and I know he’s looking down on us now. All the staff that made this possible.

"To the fans that came out tonight, on a wet, miserable night, the atmosphere was just incredible. It’s the start of a new block now and hopefully we kick on from it.

"I think from the moment this fixture was announced, tickets were selling straight away and credit to everyone who came out tonight. It was an incredible atmosphere.

"It goes back to the Aviva against Toulouse last year. I don’t know if anything could top this at the moment, but certainly