Many Strings to his bow

Veteran Munster scrum-half Peter Stringer insists his spell in exile has been time well spent, writes Barry Coughlan

You become used to a system and structure and to move to somewhere else means you have no idea how other people operate. Sometimes people can reinvent themselves, but you do become institutionalised in one sense. It was great to experience another side to a formula that can produce success.

Sometimes a jolt is needed to realise there are other avenues in life to be explored. Peter Stringer, born and raised in Cork, bred on a diet of Munster and Irish rugby, is a prime example of how a few months away from the good life can be the inspiration for rebirth.