Irish by birth, Munster by Grace of God

Munster’s rugby Academy isn’t just a window to the future — it’s a key ingredient for ongoing success for the province. In the last of a four-part series on the up-and-comers vying for Munster’s Academy player of the year award, back-row Eoghan Grace spoke with Alan Good.

HE started off at full-back, then moved into the front row, before eventually finding a home at openside flanker. If versatility’s your man, then Eoghan Grace is his big brother.

The childhood days when the Clonmel man was seemingly happy to try his hand in any position have been left behind, but he still epitomises the modern rugby player — just as comfortable throwing a skip pass as he is foraging for the ball on the deck.