Garrett Fitzgerald: ‘Axel the embodiment of Munster Rugby’

Anthony Foley was last night described as “the embodiment of Munster Rugby” whose legacy would live on for generations to come.

Garrett Fitzgerald: ‘Axel the embodiment of Munster Rugby’
Mon, 17 Oct, 2016 - 01:00
Simon Lewis

Head coach and former European Cup-winning captain Foley, 42, passed away suddenly at Munster’s team hotel in Paris as the province prepared to face French champions Racing 92 in a Champions Cup pool game.

The game was postponed by organisers EPCR, who must now find a date in an extremely tight rugby calendar to reschedule the game.

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