Greatest Munster team of the professional era picked in fans' vote

Plenty of tough calls in this team!
Greatest Munster team of the professional era picked in fans' vote
David Wallace, Anthony Foley, and Peter Stringer celebrate with the Heineken Cup after the 2006 final. Photo: INPHO/Billy Stickland
Wed, 15 Apr, 2020 - 16:46
Stephen Barry

The Munster Rugby Supporters Club has been making the most of the lockdown, running a series of daily polls to select the province’s best 23 of the professional era.

From the start, there were tough calls, with Simon Zebo edging out Shaun Payne and Paul Warwick for the full-back jersey.

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