Paul O'Connell returns to Munster to work in academy advisory role
Monday 11 July 2016 11:14, UK
Former Munster lock Paul O'Connell has joined the club's academy in an advisory role.
Munster Rugby chief executive Garrett Fitzgerald is thrilled the 36-year-old will has returned to the club to act as a mentor to the next generation of players.
Fitzgerald said: "Every club in the world would love to have an iconic figure such as Paul O'Connell involved in their set up. As a Limerick native and proud Munster and Irishman who has played and led teams for Munster, Ireland and the Lions, we were very eager to secure his services in some capacity.
"We certainly couldn't let this resource and opportunity go and we are hugely thankful to the commercial board for their support in making this a reality.
"An appointment such as this is a further boost to our academy staff and young players, and to the organisation as a whole. As always we continue to strive for best in class and this latest appointment further highlights our ambition as we embark on a new chapter for the province, operating from our new high performance centre."
In a distinguished 14-year career, O'Connell won two European Cups, three league titles and the Celtic Cup with Munster.
He was part of the Ireland Grand Slam team in 2009 and, led his country to two Six Nations championship titles and claimed four Triple Crowns.
