'It’s my third first cap' - Returning Hanrahan grateful for another shot with Munster

Tthe 33-year-old Kerry native will kick off his season with the Reds in Cork on Friday night.

KICK FOR HOME: The well-travelled JJ Hanrahan is determined to make the most of another term at Thomond Park. Pic: INPHO/Nick Elliott

JJ Hanrahan begins his third stint as a Munster player when he runs out at Virgin Media Park on Friday night, just as motivated to succeed as he was when he stepped out into the limelight as a raw recruit 13 years ago, and quite possibly more so.

For the 33-year-old Kerry-born fly-half, re-signing with his native province for a second time in his career, having first rejoined after two seasons at Northampton Saints from 2015-17, has been an unexpected bonus after spells with Clermont Auvergne, the Dragons and latterly Connacht.