Munster's Steven Archer takes aim at old rivals Leinster again

“I know he looks about 50 but he’s a serious professional," Andi Kyriacou hails the influence of Archer.

INFLUENTIAL: Munster Rugby Squad Training, Thomond Park, Limerick 9/5/2023 Stephen Archer Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

When you’ve played more than 260 times for your province, under six different head coaches, your view on the current state of affairs at your place of employment is to be respected and Steven Archer’s thoughts on Munster’s position going into Saturday’s BKT URC semi-final are worth taking on board.

The tighthead prop, more than 13 years removed from the senior debut he earned under Tony McGahan in 2009, is at 35 readying himself for another knockout joust with Leinster and hoping this will be the game when all the good progress made under current boss Graham Rowntree finally clicks into place.