Keatley has some tough competition

Ian Keatley is fast proving there’s life in Munster after Ronan O’Gara’s departure to Racing Metro.

Keatley was named man of the match following Saturday’s RaboDirect Pro12 victory over Edinburgh, a call endorsed by Rob Penney. The coach already stated he sees Keatley as O’Gara’s natural successor but is not ruling out challengers JJ Hanrahan and Jonny Holland.

“At the moment I’ve got the nod, but JJ has scored three tries in three matches,” said Keatley.