Settled Mike Haley sets new targets for Munster and Ireland ahead of season opener

Haley feels his game has matured since he first arrived from Sale

Mike Haley: 'Enjoying training, enjoying gymming and everything around the place and looking forward to getting going'. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Familiarity does not necessarily breed contempt, nor does it have to lead to complacency, as Mike Haley will attest heading into his third season as a Munster player.

After a challenging debut season in red following his move from Sale Sharks and an injury-hit 2019-20, the 26-year-old full-back feels relaxed, content with his new life as a family man, and ready not just to bring his best to the latest Munster assault on silverware but to add to his lone Ireland cap after missing out on a World Cup place in 2019.