Earlier this week, Munster were forced to admit the failure of their Irish coaching ticket, with the appointment of Rassie Erasmus as Director of Rugby heralding the departure of a number of backroom staff, and surely making Anthony Foley's position untenable beyond the end of his contract next season. While former players flounder on the coaching staff, one ex-player continues to thrive on the field.
At the ripe age of 38, Peter Stringer excellence with Sale Sharks has been rewarded by his receiving of the supporter's player of the season award. Sale have had a good season, and are fifth in the Premiership, and his influence has been recognised by supporters:
Peter Stringer had just been named Sale Sharks player of the season at the ripe old age of 38.
Take a bow son. pic.twitter.com/fEtndeNelw— RugbyLAD (@RugbyLAD7) April 27, 2016
Peter Stringer named Sale Sharks Player of the Season.
And Munster's back-up 9 is Duncan Williams.— The Loose Head (@TheLooseH) April 27, 2016
Stringer has made 98 appearances for Ireland, and two months ago signed a two-year contract extension with Sale. With Munster, Stringer won the Heineken Cup twice, and in doing so, wrote himself into history with one of the most iconic moments in Munster history:
