Jack O’Donoghue aiming to cement Munster spot

The back-row is a very competitive area where all four Irish provinces are concerned. For a player to claim the 6, 7 or 8 jerseys means he must be a very special and therefore, in a national context, the challenge is even more daunting.

That’s the reality for Munster’s highly promising Jack O’Donoghue as he prepares for what he hopes to be his “breakthrough season” in the red jersey.

Coach Anthony Foley gave the 21 year-old Waterford man, a UL student now, his head in several significant Pro 12 games last year and he took his chance impressively.