John Hodnett’s work as a carpenter dovetails with drive to improve

'It’s nice to get a break and feel more refreshed coming back to rugby then.'

HAPPY PLACE: John Hodnett enjoys carpentry when away from rugby. Picture: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

John Hodnett is in a happy place ahead of Munster’s trip to Zebre Parma on Saturday.

Pre-season is over, the new URC campaign has got underway with a barnstorming victory over Connacht and the back-rower’s eternal quest for self-improvement continues unabated.