Alex Kendellen: These days don't come around very often, savour them

FAMOUS RIVALRY: Team captains, Sam Loftus of Christian Brothers College (CBC) and Rory O’Shaughnessy of Presentation Brothers College (PBC). Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Alex Kendellen and his teammates were gearing up for the biggest day of their burgeoning rugby careers when the news came through with abrupt finality.

The 2020 Pinergy Munster Schools Senior Cup final was at first postponed and then, on March 19, the day it had initially been due to take place, cancelled. The famous Cork derby, CBC versus PBC, was off. The cup to be shared, a 31st title for Christians and 30th for Pres.