Irish hooker taking it one step at a time

JERRY FLANNERY says Munster’s defeat of the touring Australian side last month “bodes well” for the province’s future.

“It was an incredible performance and bodes well for the future. Ian Nagle and Peter O’Mahony were outstanding, though again, it makes you want to come back all the more, because the longer you’re out you feel the more other lads are getting a chance!

“The management are putting an emphasis on developing players and always have, but a fella mightn’t be ready at 19. Now there are lads coming through at the right age, they’re like sponges soaking up information from the coaches, and you see them improve every time you see them.