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Sat 09 Sep 2007Munster the ideal templatefor IrelandPool D/Ireland v Argentina:If you want a starting point for the performance Ireland require then you'd look at a Munster template from their Heineken European Cup triumphs. They managed to produce a number of performances where they were chasing big victories and they managed to achieve it through mental strength, singularity of purpose and patience.There has to be an honesty and integrity to Ireland's game plan tomorrow evening in Paris and by that I mean there's no point trying to turn the match into a quasi-sevens experience. The hard work has to be put in up front and that means being very physical and trying to drain Argentinian legs. It's like an investment that will reap rewards in the final 20 minutes.