The Shannon lock may be motoring nicely in his thirties (33) but he's not quite ready for his pension yet. Galwey continues to be a shining example to young and old, bringing his traditional qualities of character and experience to the position of leading Munster to a second successive Guinness Interprovincial Championship, for the first time in their history.

Galwey first came to the public's attention when winning an All-Ireland Football Final medal with Kerry before switching to rugby. He represented Ireland on 24 occasions and also toured with the 1993 Lions to New Zealand. His last cap came against Wales in last season's Five Nations Championship when he came on as a replacement. Munster's victory over Pontypridd on Saturday suggests that Galwey's CV may not be quite complete.