Skipper Peter O’Mahony raring to go

Peter O’Mahony’s excitement at returning to competitive rugby shone through this week as he edges to within touching distance of ending the most frustrating period of his career.

The Munster captain returned to full training for the first time since he sustained a horrific cruciate ligament injury a World Cup pool clash against France last October.

But the light at the end of the long tunnel is getting brighter with each passing day.