Legends out in force to honour Anthony Foley

Like so many of those who knew Anthony Foley, James Downey could not believe the news last October that his former boss had passed away so suddenly.

Now the former Munster centre is grateful for the opportunity to honour Axel’s memory in Dublin tomorrow night.

Downey, who retired at the top at the age of 35 with Wasps last May, will take part in the annual Legends game between Ireland and England at the RDS (6pm) on St Patrick’s Day, this year’s renewal to be played in memory of Foley, the Munster and Ireland No.8 who was head coach of his beloved province when he died in Paris at the age of 42.