Botha in the business of creating new set of Munster legends

He has shoulders built for the big shove, but BJ Botha believes Munster won’t push their way back to the pinnacle of European rugby until the province stops looking over theirs.

The South African admits it was tales of big characters and the lure of old achievement that coaxed him south from Ulster. But while he relished hitching a ride on the shoulders of giants; he doesn’t want to live in their long shadows.

“It [all the great characters] was possibly a big motivation in me joining the club; the expectancy is huge from supporters and makes Munster special.