John Hayes Q&A: ‘It was more a case of cold water poured over your head’

Ireland legend John Hayes on facing England, attitudes towards concussion, and life outside rugby.

John Hayes Q&A: ‘It was more a case of cold water poured over your head’

John Hayes enjoyed a lengthy career in the front row for Munster and Ireland. He won 105 caps for Ireland, toured with the British and Irish Lions, and represented Munster over 200 times, becoming the first player to line out in 100 Heineken Cup games.

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