John Hayes: Munster need to find the 'X-factor' to get back to winning trophies

The 2011 Celtic League was the last competition Munster won
John Hayes: Munster need to find the 'X-factor' to get back to winning trophies

John Hayes pictured at home on his farm in Cappamore, Co Limerick. John is an ambassador for Sport Ireland's 'Your Personal Best' Month, a project aimed at encouraging men over 45 years old to become more physically active and engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity five days a week. Visit SportIreland.ie for details. Picture: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile

It says it all about Munster's recent record, that the last time they raised a trophy John Hayes was on the pitch.

The 2011 Celtic League Final against Leinster was the game, and of those who were on the pitch at kick-off, only Keith Earls and Conor Murray are still wearing red.

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