MUNSTER Rugby new sensation and South African winger Gerhard van den Heever says that he is focused and excited about the new season ahead as he prepares for the upcoming World club 7s series in Thomond Park.
Speaking at the launch of the international club tournament this week van den Heever said that he knows there will be a lot of experience with the visiting teams but Munster are preparing for it as 7s training has been incorporated with the main senior team’s schedule.
Having played sevens rugby in South Africa during his early career, van den Heever is hoping to bring ideas and plays to the Munster set up for the international club tournament.
Here’s what he had to say when speaking to reporters at the University of Limerick this week on life in Limerick with his new wife and the challenges of the season ahead.