Timing is just right for Foley

The appointment of Anthony Foley as Munster’s next head coach was great, the timing was right, and I think there is so much more to come from him that we haven’t yet seen.

This is Axel’s time. He’s done his apprenticeship and the moment has come for him to have a right crack off it. The timing is perfect for him and I’d be extremely confident of the progress Munster will make under his tutelage.

Axel will bring loads more to the Munster job that we’ve already seen from his work in defence and with the forwards, and that’s because he’s never been the head man. When you’re the head man, you can do things your way and when you’re not, you have to the toe the line.