The rugby world is still in mourning over the sad passing of Anthony Foley, a true legend of the sport.
Foley passed away in a Parisian hotel, last night, where the Munster team was staying ahead of a now postponed match with Racing 92. The Munster coach was 42 years old. The province, and Foley’s bereaved family, have asked for privacy at this difficult time.
Rugby fans across the globe have been paying tribute to the Munster and Ireland legend since the news first broke.
"He took up that ball and took Munster Rugby to places they never dreamed they would be" #RIPAxel https://t.co/DVa9k2kOpQ
— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) October 16, 2016
One man who shared the pitch countless times alongside Foley was Ronan O’Gara. The former Ireland and Munster fly-half is now a coach with Racing Metro, and was set to go head-to-head with his friend as the French outfit welcomed Munster to the Stade Yves-du-Manoir. However, the game was cancelled after the sad news broke.
O’Gara tweeted this beautiful tribute to Foley on Sunday night.
Alone on the couch with Jess.Heartbroken.We have lost an incredible man. Too sad to tweet further.. sleep well Axel. We love you..xxx
— Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) October 16, 2016
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