Rassie Erasmus: We try to play the way Axel wanted us

Munster boss Rassie Erasmus believes his players will continue to strive to do justice to Anthony Foley’s legacy as the province heads into another challenging test of its resilience in the wake of their head coach’s passing.

Speaking exclusively to the Irish Examiner in a wide-ranging interview to be published in tomorrow’s Weekend Sport supplement, director of rugby Erasmus speaks of his players’ commitment to playing the way “Axel wanted us to play”, even through times that continue to be a struggle less than eight weeks on from Foley’s sudden death.

Munster must still return to the French capital on January 7 to fulfil their Champions Cup round one pool fixture with Top 14 champions Racing 92, the original tie having been postponed on October 16 following the shocking news.