McGahan: Foley has got what it takes

Munster boss Tony McGahan is in no doubt Anthony Foley is capable of succeeding him at the provincial helm when he quits at the end of the season.

McGahan will return to his native Australia in June to take up a post as the Wallabies and Australian Rugby Union’s coaching coordinator and while he will have only an informal role in assisting Munster Rugby to choose his successor, he believes current forwards coach Foley is ready for a job McGahan describes as “enjoyable, in a sadistic sort of way”.

“Anthony’s proving himself as a leader after captaining Munster for a long period of time and very successfully,” McGahan said. “He’s built excellent relationships with the staff and the players as it is and he has the capabilities of doing the role, I don’t think there’s any doubt to that.”