Jack O’Donoghue: Opportunity knocks for Munster young guns to step up

Munster supporters won’t relish the prospect of several Pro12 games without experienced players called up to the Irish squad, but Jack O’Donoghue is confident the province’s young guns can hold the fort.

On a personal level, two names in Joe Schmidt’s squad caught his eye — Tommy O’Donnell and current stand-in skipper CJ Stander. Opportunity knocks.

The 22-year-old Waterford native has moved through each of the back row positions, but is targeting the No.8 slot.