Former Ireland rugby star "proud" as daughter makes debut for ...

19 Aug 2023
Rugby

Former Ireland player Peter Clohessy said it was a "proud day" as his daughter featured for Munster's women's team.

Jane Clohessy made her debut for the province when coming off the bench against Ulster in the Vodafone Interpro's last weekend.

Sharing a snap with his daughter on Instagram, former prop Peter joked: "The boys couldn't so I suppose Jane had to. Proud day."

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Peter, nicknamed 'The Claw', made 73 appearances for Munster and 54 for Ireland before retiring from the sport in 2002.

Jane is once again in the Reds' squad for their clash with Connacht on Saturday afternoon, which kicks off at Musgrave Park at 12.45pm.

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