Donal Lenihan: Munster's new CEO arrives Friday. His in-tray is already full
Recruitment, attendances, attracting benefactors and rebuilding trust with supporters are among the issues Avan Lee must address as he takes over from Ian Flanagan
Munster interim CEO Avan Lee's first taste of live action comes on Saturday when the province host Racing 92 in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Pic: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images
A rugby player, coach and manager during a glittering career with Munster, Ireland and the Lions and now a definitive voice in Irish rugby analysis and commentary.
At long last, a bit of good news attaching to Munster rugby. Newly appointed interim CEO Avan Lee touches down in Cork on Friday yet, even through his maiden media interaction, he’s managed to create an air of positivity. That said, we’re all aware that actions speak louder than words.
If I was tasked with framing a “to-do” list for the new man, identifying key areas requiring immediate surgery, in no particular order it would be along the following lines.
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