Anthony Foley’s sudden death causes Conor Phelan to reflect

There but for the grace of God go I — the inevitable thought that crossed Conor Phelan’s mind when he learned of Anthony Foley’s sudden death last weekend.

Coroners have confirmed that the Munster rugby hero was affected by a heart condition and nobody knows more about those than the former All-Ireland medallist with Kilkenny.

The 33-year-old won All-Ireland U21 and senior medals with Kilkenny in 2003 but was forced to quit the game two years later due to a leaking valve in his heart.