Billy Holland: A lot of Munster players under strain amid ‘crazy contract stuff’

Holland hasn’t made a decision yet on his own playing future

Second row Billy Holland is set for his 239th appearance for Munster this weekend. 'I’ll be sitting down and speaking to the bosses here and speaking with my family at home and seeing what’s best for me and what’s best for Munster.' Picture: Inpho/Laszlo Gecko

While Billy Holland has some significant career decisions ahead of him, the Munster veteran appreciates the situation rugby finds itself in the midst of a pandemic means the current financial uncertainty is affecting professionals of all ages.

He’s 35 now and this Saturday’s trip to Italy to play Benetton is set to be the second row’s 239th appearance for his province but his future is less certain beyond the end of his current contract, which expires this summer.