‘It’s going to be awesome’

Munster coach Rob Penney has yet to reveal his vision for the future but the line-out and development of a new high quality back row will be high up on his agenda.

The former back row admitted he will use forwards coach Anthony Foley and team manager Niall O’Donovan to create what he believes will become a potent weapon.

“Ah, I would like to think so,” he said, “I think there are some great athletic individuals in the group that will be really challenging for spots as the season unfolds. I think there’ll be some fantastically robust discussion around line-outs [amongst us], which will be... great fun.