'Don't just take part. Try to dominate': Ruadhán Quinn eager to make Munster jersey his own

Ruadhán Quinn wants to change his mindset from one of being a player grateful for his chance to someone who feels they deserve to be there. 

Ruadhán Quinn became the youngest Munster player of the professional era when he stepped off the bench against Zebre three years ago. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Opportunity knocks for Ruadhán Quinn against Cardiff at Thomond Park on Saturday night as he pulls on the Munster number seven jersey for the first time as a senior professional.

Extended absences for at least the next five weeks to established openside flankers Alex Kendellen and John Hodnett, both of whom have undergone surgeries in recent days for ankle and facial injuries respectively, have opened the door for the 21-year-old who graduated from the academy this summer and signed a two-year senior contract.