Kilcoyne privileged by Irish exposure

Nothing can compare with the satisfaction felt by up-and-coming Irish prop Dave Kilcoyne following Ireland’s victory over Argentina last weekend.

Following a meteoric rise from a wannabe to a fully contracted Munster player and on to international level, Kilcoyne has enjoyed what he describes as “a magnificent few weeks” with Ireland.

Although he is happy to be back at base in Limerick this week, Kilcoyne won’t easily forget the fact he featured in Ireland’s three autumn games — off the bench against South Africa and Argentina before starting against Fiji.