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O'Donoghue runs in an intercept try against Connacht. Unfortunately his 60 metre sprint was for nothing as the referee called play back. James Crombie/INPHO

Dumbbells, tackle bags and books: A day in the life of Munster tyro Jack O'Donoghue

The 21-year-old has had an impressive debut season at senior level.

THE BLISTERING RISE of number eight Jack Oโ€™Donoghue has been a major positive in Munsterโ€™s season.

The Waterford man, who captained Ireland under 20s in last summerโ€™s Junior World Championship, has impressed in each of his seven senior appearances for his native province. And his three tries from two starts are evidence of his handy knack for a line-break and the try-line.

Oโ€™Donoghue has also been named captain of the A team on a number of occasions and appears to be on the fast track for a long-term leadership role in the senior squad.

In this video published by Munster today, the 21-year-old describes his regular day around the UL campus that Munster call home. He also reveals the Munster icon who he models his game on and his goals for the future.

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With Peter Oโ€™Mahony and Tommy Oโ€™Donnell hoping to be away on international duty in the first half of next season, 2015 could yet be an even bigger year for Oโ€™Donoghue.

Munsterโ€™s Kiwi import will make his first appearance for the province tomorrow

This man is about to play his 5th European final in 5 straight seasons

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    Feb 9th 2019, 10:55 AM

    Imagine Silva got one more crack at the belt and won it. Much stranger things have happened

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    Feb 9th 2019, 11:44 AM

    Was there at the weigh in this morning.Emotional is an understatement the whole place felt it and was rooting for him.What a legend.Really hope he can pull it off.Stranger things have happened is right..

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    Feb 9th 2019, 2:30 PM

    This has the Till vs Cowboy result written all over it i thinkโ€ฆmeanwhile Sky deal with Bellator keeps things interesting this side of the pond
    https://mma-insiders.com/bellator-fighters-should-be-the-winner-in-sky-sports-deal/

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