Bruff’s finest goes back to his roots and fits the frame

JOHN HAYES was back at Bruff RFC yesterday, trying to blend in with the other spectators by the tree at the carpark corner of Kilballyowen Park.

The blending in wasn’t going very well, but it doesn’t help when you’re 6ft 4 and beleaguered by young autograph seekers.

As Bruff tussled with Wanderers in AIL Division 3 (losing 3-9), their most famous player chatted about the Sale match. The Sharks are probably still stunned, but for Munster, last-gasp-against-the-odds wins are as regular as the Angelus. Hayes explained how experience helps.