Jack O’Donoghue looks to add weight to Munster claims

A number of players facing uphill – some would say impossible – tasks in forcing their way into the Munster team on the biggest days played influential parts in last week’s impressive victory over Ulster in Belfast.

Duncan Williams, who usually plays second fiddle to Connor Murray at number 9, produced his most influential performance to date in the Munster jersey, while Jack O’Donoghue, a young back-row forward trying to establish himself in the most competitive area of the game, was superb at number 8.

Bulk and strength are key elements in the armoury of any aspiring young forward and Waterford native O’Donoghue has been working on building up his 100kg, 22-year-old frame.