Joey Carbery: It has taken time to shake off the rust

Munster and Ireland out-half Carbery has admitted he has been finding it difficult to get “back into the swing of things” since his return from a lengthy injury absence

Joey Carbery: ‘If I do get the nod, it will be a great opportunity for me to put my hand up.’ Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster and Ireland out-half Joey Carbery admitted yesterday he has been finding it difficult to get “back into the swing of things” since his return from a lengthy injury absence.

Having already missed several weeks of competitive action in the aftermath of the 2019 World Cup, Carbery briefly resumed provincial duty before undergoing ankle and wrist surgery in January 2020. He had to wait all of 13 months for his next competitive game — an away victory for Munster over Cardiff Blues in the PRO14.