Declan is no stranger to Thomond Park having sold programmes at Munster games since his teens right up to last season!  He debuted against Sale in the pre season friendly in Musgrave Park and currently wears the no. 10 jersey for the undefeated British and Irish Cup side this season.

Name: Declan Cusack

Favourite Food: Chicken curry

Book you are currently reading or have just finished: Steven Gerrard’s autobiography

Favourite TV programme: Father Ted

Favourite Film: Avatar

Favourite Actor/Actress: Megan Fox

Most enjoyable holiday location: Portugal

Marooned on a desert island what could you not be without: Phone

Favourite sport other than rugby: Soccer

The sport you least like: Curling

Person you would most like to meet: Bill Clinton

Sportsperson you admire most: Phil Taylor

Hobbies: Darts, Pitch n Putt and Snooker

Where and when did you first play rugby: Thomond RFC aged 8

Biggest influence on career: My father

Best career advice you were given: Take every chance you get

What you like most/least about being a rugby player: Winning and ice baths

Other sports that you played: Soccer, Hurling and Gaelic football

Best rugby memory: Playing against Sale in a pre season game

Rugby Player you admire most: George Gregan

Rugby team you admire most: The Barbarians

Sporting event you would most like to attend: Mersyside derby

If you weren’t a pro rugby player what would you be: A dodgy electrition

Plans for life after rugby and what provision have you made: Undecided

Advice you would give to aspiring pro rugby player: Never stop learning

Three people you would invite to dinner and why: Megan Fox, James Corden and Gordon Ramsey - brains, a good laugh and good grub!!