'He was the original blueprint' - Ruadhan Quinn learning from the best in Sean O'Brien

Leinster assistant coach and former Ireland and British & Irish Lions powerhouse O’Brien was drafted into Collie Tucker’s backroom ticket by the IRFU and Quinn was a grateful beneficiary of the Tullow Tank’s advice.

LOCKED IN: Ruadhan Quinn at Munster Rugby Squad Training, UL, Limerick. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

From an impressive outing for the Ireland XV in November to a Champions Cup debut for Munster, Ruadhan Quinn is on a roll right now and reaping the rewards of a week in the company of one of his childhood heroes, Sean O’Brien.

The 22-year-old back-rower from Clare has gone from strength to strength in recent weeks, building on the opportunities given to him by Munster head coach Clayton McMillan with his most recent involvement garnering a try off the bench in the 31-3 Champions Cup victory over Gloucester at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last weekend.