Pocket rocket Casey relishing Munster life

“I’m trying to be a sponge around them, especially Alby,” smiled Junior World Cup hero Craig Casey as he discussed his first few weeks as a fully-fledged member of the Munster senior squad.

The 20-year old nephew of former Munster wing Mossie Lawler performed so impressively in Argentina at the base of the Irish scrum, that Leinster head coach Leo Cullen came calling, leaving Munster’s Johan van Graan with no option but to ensure an outstanding and popular talent remained at home.