Munster fans can't enough of rising star Edwin Edogbo, with the 19-year-old turning heads across the country.
Saturday's victory gave Munster a much needed lift, with three defeats in their opening four games prior to yesterday's win over the Bulls.
The cutting out of basic errors, the return of the Emerging Ireland players and the back line clicking was some of the major positives.
However, one player that really stood out was Edwin Egdobo in the second row.
Having made his debut in the defeat from the Dragons off the replacements bench, two other substitute appearances followed, before Graham Rowntree puth his faith in Edwin Edogbo to start against the Bulls.
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In a move that could have easily backfired against one of the most physical sides in the United Rugby Championship, Edogbo put in an excellent performance, with fans taking notice and rating him very highly.
Edwin Edogbo has really really good instincts for a player his age. 19! And he's winning breakdown turnovers like this. #SUAF pic.twitter.com/GaeF5qAB4r
— Three Red Kings (@threeredkings) October 3, 2022
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This young guy gets it. Very, very impressive stuff from a high potential young player. #SUAF pic.twitter.com/jb3gkdiHuo— Three Red Kings (@threeredkings) October 16, 2022
This is the first time I've been able to watch Edwin Edogbo.
I don't want to get too excited, but...— BallHandling Hooker (@BHHooker) October 15, 2022
Edogbo had a really great first start.
Glad I got to see it.
A future star for Munster & Ireland.
19 year old dominated the Bulls. #URC #MUNvBUL— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) October 15, 2022
After a difficult few weeks for the province, where player question and development were brought into question, the emergence of an incredible talent in Edwin Edogbo will give Munster fans huge encouragement.
A big ball carrier, who causes havoc for the opposition at the breakdown and lineout, at six foot five and over 19 stone, his development will be hugely exciting to watch.
He was replaced after 51 minutes by another promising prospect in Thomas Ahern, a second row pairing that we are likely to see for both Munster and Ireland in the years to come.
Munster Dilema
While it's always promising to see a player break onto the scene in the way that he has, it will raise some questions for Munster when it comes to his development.
Edwin Edogbo will only improve with game time, but the second row is not exactly an area they are short on options.
Their arch rivals Leinster, have shown so many times in the past they are not afraid to throw young talent who impress in the deep end, and Edogbo may get that opportunity in the Aviva Stadium next weekend.
He will face Leinster's Joe McCarthy, who has also turned heads since breaking on to the scene last season in the second row.
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