Earls locks gongs away to focus on Munster’s expansive future

Keith Earls will save dwelling on past glories for when the boots have been hung up for good. In the meantime, the medals will stay locked away as the Munster and Ireland wing targets further joy and more silverware for province and country.

After being held back under the IRFU player welfare programme from the opening weeks of the season, the 30-year-old is finally set to be let loose this Friday in Cardiff for his first game since winning his 70th Ireland cap in the series-deciding Test against Australia in Sydney.