Prendergast doing his bit for beloved Young Munster

HE IS on a Munster professional contract but that doesn’t mean Mike Prendergast goes through the motions when lining out for his beloved Young Munster.

Down Declan Kidney's pecking order when it comes to scrum-half selection, Prendergast stepped into the muddy environs of Woodleigh Park last Saturday to help steer his club to an impressive 28-13 victory over Highfield in the AIL second division.

Prendergast inhabits a strange role with the province, never fully getting his opportunity to make his mark on big Heineken Cup nights, a figure seemingly destined to play out his best years in the shadow of others.