The celebrations continue for Munster after their stunning win in Cape Town in Saturday's URC Grand Final.
Not many would have expected Munster to go on to claim silverware after their poor start to the season, but coach Graham Rowntree has overseen a sensational turn in fortunes for the side, who won three games on the road in the URC play-offs to win their first trophy in 12 years.
Saturday's final saw them travel to Cape Town to face South African side Stormers on their home turf, just two weeks after Munster had snatched a famous victory away to Leinster in the semi-finals.
It was a tense and gripping affair at the Cape Town Stadium, with the condition of the pitch only adding to the nervy nature of play.
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Though Munster have been widely celebrated for their performance under immense pressure on Saturday, some South African pundits appear to have taken issue with some of the tactics employed by the team at the ruck.
Munster: South African pundits come down on Irish side's rucking
Speaking on South African station 'SuperSport' in the aftermath of Saturday's URC final, analyst Swys de Bruin highlighted what he called a "dangerous" tactic employed at the ruck by Munster during the game.
De Bruin was previously head coach of the Lions in the URC, and has acted as an attacking consultant with the Springboks national team.
He described the "canon ball" technique in detail using clips not only from the final, but from Munster's earlier games in the knockout stages of the URC.
The technique described sees the ball carrier put their hand to the ground as they prepare for contact from the defending player, before pushing off ("sitting up") the ground to lift up in the tackle and gain momentum towards the try line. The ball carrier is then supported by the "top" player who loads the player with the ball and helps to push them towards the try line.
De Bruin would note that he had also noticed Leinster and Ireland carrying out the same tactics, and feared the danger posed if it was allowed to continue at this year's Rugby World Cup:
You can't put your hands down. This game is played on your feet. For me, it's not good enough.
It's an Irish thing. Leinster do it...it's going to go to the World Cup.
You don't know how to stop it. The Irish sides have got a definite benefit if World Rugby allow this to go on.
It's dangerous for the ball carrier, for the defender, it's head-on-head. You will get dislocated arms and elbows one after the other.
The panel suggested that the tactic used by Munster and other Irish sides should be brought to the attention of referees ahead of the World Cup in France - where Ireland will face South Africa in the pool stages.
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