'I think I offer something different' — Niall Scannell not shying away from Ireland ambitions 

He has been boosted by a summer call-up to Ireland’s tour of New Zealand, and re-energised by a change of management at Munster.

LIVING THE DREAM: Munster’s Niall Scannell never imagined having such a long career with his home province.  Picture: Iinpho/Dan Sheridan

When you have played professional rugby for Munster for a decade, as Niall Scannell has, the Christmas Day routine is a familiar one. 

A day of togetherness with loved ones, for sure, but also a front row seat to the feasting and festivities enjoyed by family members without a pressing St Stephen’s Day appointment with an arch-rival.