Foley in charge as Munster campaign begins

ANTHONY FOLEY, described by former Munster coach Alan Gaffney as one of the most astute brains in rugby, will lead Munster again this season.

As Munster prepare for the opening game of the Celtic League against the Scottish Borders (the Reivers) at Thomond Park on Friday (7.10), coach Declan Kidney is in the happy position of being able to call on experience.

Foley will be joined in the squad of 24 by Peter Stringer, Marcus Horan, Frank Sheahan, Denis Leamy, David Wallace and Alan Quinlan, all of whom were on Ireland’s summer tour to Japan. Also included is Trevor Hogan who made his international debut in Japan.