There is a mantra that the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi, would tell his players. “Get fired with enthusiasm, or, get fired ... with enthusiasm.”
Positive energy is not a new age concept. Since David took down Goliath, the cliche that who wants it the most wins mostly holds true.
Last week at Croke Park, Munster wanted to win more than Leinster.
Aggressive body language and positive energy radiated from the men in red. None of these qualities requires skill. Rugby is a sport where the intangibles count and Munster’s traditional aggression was oozing from their players.
Clayton McMillan has Munster playing a limited game plan with great energy. As military tacticians maintain, a simple plan executed with total commitment is far more effective than a complex plan implemented without enthusiasm.
Munster’s win is also a blessing for Andy Farrell.
Continue Reading on The Irish Times
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.