‘Axel’ keen to avoid attack of Scarlet fever

FOURTEEN days ago, Anthony “Axel” Foley was shivering in Shannon RFC colours helping his beloved club to AIB League victory over Blackrock College in Coonagh.

A week later and again the wind and rain were his companions in the Munster jersey and in a much higher profile game against Llanelli Scarlets in the Heineken Cup.

Foley, who led Munster to their only Heineken Cup success, was making his 82nd appearance in the tournament, and it counted.