Andy Farrell 'absolutely delighted' for Joey Carbery ahead of return - but pleads for patience

Joey Carbery managed just two games for his province last season, both in January 2020

Joey Carbery at Munster training in Limerick last week. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Andy Farrell spoke of his delight for Joey Carbery ahead of his return from long-term injury for Munster tonight but has warned of the need for patience to allow the fly-half to ease back into top-level rugby.

Carbery, 25, was named as a replacement by Munster head coach Johann van Graan for this evening’s Guinness PRO14 visit to Cardiff Blues, marking his first selection in a matchday squad in almost 14 months.