Devin Toner 'at peace' with his place in Ireland pecking order

With all contract talks currently on hold, it’s an uncertain time for players, and Toner says the right offer from overseas could tempt him away from Leinster

Leinster's Devin Toner is tackled by James Johnstone and David Cherry of Edinburgh in a PRO14 game earlier this month. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

The body feels good and the hunger is still there, but Devin Toner doesn’t mind admitting that missing out on the autumn internationals was “a blessing in disguise” for the team he holds closest to his heart.

“I was at home for the whole of camp, and we’ve a little 12-week-old,” Toner explains.