Brian Gleeson targets Munster return after injury as Ireland ambitions remain firmly in sight

After surgery and a missed Ireland call-up, the Munster back rower is driven to resume his rise at pace

Brian Gleeson at Munster training in UL, Limerick Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

The elbow fracture could not have come at a worse time in Brian Gleeson’s season but with a return to Munster colours imminent, the powerhouse back rower is eager to pick up where he left off, in barnstorming form and on the cusp of Ireland recognition.

The 21-year-old returned to full training at the High Performance Centre in Limerick last Monday, right on schedule after 11 weeks on the sidelines since the injury at Croke Park on October 18 which took away his chance to train with Andy Farrell’s squad in Chicago a fortnight later.