Munster fans were rightly upset when one of the brightest prospects in years decided to bring his talents to Northampton instead of signing on with the province. The former world Junior Player of the Year nominee never got a fair chance to shine in Munster, but in his limited time in the Premiership has already made enough of an impression on the clubs fans.
There's one seven-year-old in particular who has been very impressed by Hanrahan, delivering the biggest of honours to the Kerry man:
For those of us who remember being seven, choosing who you invite to a birthday party is a very big deal. It's nice of Northampton fans to recognise talent in their ranks.
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