Williams may get Munster chance as vital games loom

The unfortunate injury that rules Cathal Sheridan out for the rest of the season has opened a window of opportunity for Duncan Williams as Munster’s season reaches a crucial stage.

With the province top of the RaboDirect Pro12 and qualified for the last eight of the Heineken Cup, Cork Con’s Williams can now look forward to challenging Conor Murray for the scrum half position.

So far this season, Williams, 27, has been happy with his lot having got a fair share of starts, and he should get a good deal more now that Sheridan is out of the picture. He does realise, however, that he has a right job on his hands to make the number nine shirt his own.