Ireland call steepens Craig Casey's sharp rise

Less than three years out from the next World Cup, Casey could launch his bid for that over the next six or seven weeks

Munster's Craig Casey comes up against Hamish Watson of Edinburgh. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

There is no such thing as an overnight star in professional rugby, the game is just too tough and the talent thick on the ground. That said, Craig Casey’s rise from Munster debutant to Ireland squad member in just 21 months has been pretty spectacular.

Still only 21, Casey has already established himself as a firm favourite with Munster supporters for his livewire persona on the field while in the narrow timeframe since a first senior cap off the bench against Connacht in April 2019 he has emerged as Conor Murray’s heir apparent at Thomond Park.