Pat Lam’s decision did not influence John Muldoon to play on

Captain John Muldoon says Pat Lam’s decision to walk away from Connacht had no influence on his decision to extend his stay at the Sportsground.

Last December it was announced that Lam will take the reins at English Premiership outfit Bristol at the end of the season, but Muldoon says he isn’t bothered about who coaches him.

Muldoon was flanked by backs’ coach Conor McPhillips as he announced his new deal — a spokesperson for the province said Lam’s absence was down to a wish to spread media duties among the coaches — and McPhillips also took the opportunity to rule himself out of the running to replace Lam.