Buckley gets down to business

AT ONE stage, he enjoyed the good life to such an extent that his weight soared to more than 23 stone.

Realising the error of his ways, he completely changed his attitude to life and slimmed down to 18 stone.

Now, he is somewhere in between, a little over 21 stone of finely-honed Co Cork beef, and consequently he has reached a level of fitness that has brought him within touching distance of becoming tight head prop for Munster and Ireland.