South Africa clash will be a 'pinch yourself' moment for Páirc Uí Chaoimh local Kendellen

The 21-year-old back-row forward was born and raised in the parish, and his family own the Basil Market & Deli less than 600 metres from the stadium.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022 - 15:06

Simon Lewis

Alex Kendellen admits playing for Munster at Páirc Uí Chaoimh will be a “pinch yourself” moment for him as a former Blackrock and St Michael’s club player.

The 21-year-old back-row forward was born and raised in the parish, and his family own the Basil Market & Deli less than 600 metres from the stadium. Yet after a multi-sport childhood chose rugby as the sport to pursue and he never imagined the chance would come to play at the Páirc.