Galwey fears snub would force Axel to move on

Munster rugby legend Mick Galwey believes Anthony Foley would have to leave the province to progress if he is not given the lead role following Rob Penney’s departure.

Galwey skippered a Munster team that included both men in numerous huge European games and has a massive respect for Foley.

“Two years ago they considered that Axel still hadn’t enough experience for the number one position but time has moved on and he has been doing an outstanding job as forwards coach,” Galwey said. “And we saw how good he is and how well suited he is to the role of head coach when his Irish Wolfhounds recently beat the English Wolfhounds.