Patrick Horgan developed mental edge from working with Doug Howlett

Doug Howlett has worked with the Cork hurlers. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Horgan admits his quest to continuously improve his game has taken over at times but, with the help of Gary Keegan, he managed to find the right balance. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Cork sharpshooter Patrick Horgan has praised the mental edge that top New Zealand try-scorer Doug Howlett has helped him develop.