Munster boss Anthony Foley considers options as Peter O’Mahony awaits op

In the back of his mind, Munster head coach Anthony Foley must have been gravely concerned about the injury to his skipper Peter O’Mahony, who faces several months out of action.

O’Mahony, victim of what could be a serious knee injury, is back in Cork and awaiting surgery for the problem. That’s another significant blow for Foley, who might now have to persuade the IRFU to allow him sign another player of note in advance of the European campaign.

“Obviously Peter is going to be out for a period of time. It is not a week or two, so it is something that we have to deal with,” said Foley.