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Vincent Whelan

Peter O'Mahony in a Leinster jersey has rugby fans all making the same joke

Although he and partner Jessica got married two years ago, Peter O'Mahony has only now gotten around to having his stag do ahead of a bigger ceremony.

Due to the restrictions brought about by the pandemic at the time, Peter and Jessica officially tied the knot in a very low-key manner in their garden.

But now the Munster captain and his spouse are getting around to all that usually goes with getting married including a stag and hen party.

READ MORE: Munster given green light to host South Africa at Pairc Ui Chaoimh

It's from Peter's recent stag that this unsettling photo emerged. He did smile away for the camera in fairness but it still just doesn't look right.

Fans from both sides of the Leinster/Munster divide chortled at the eye-catching photo.

One said: "The man just wants to win a trophy!"

While another remarked: "Irish people are in a league of their own when it comes to tormenting their friends."

Similarly, someone else joked: "The only time he'll ever have four stars on his chest."

The pic in full (Twitter)

The 32-year-old will be hoping he can lead Munster back to where they belong this season as they begin a new era under Graham Rowntree.

While there are question marks over the English coach's ability to breath new life into Thomond Park since he was part of Johann van Graan's staff as forwards coach, his elevation to the top job seems to have been well-received by everyone connected to the club.

One guaranteed exciting element to the new season is that The Reds will host world champions South Africa at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on November 10.

On Saturday the GAA's Central Council rubber stamped them hosting the Springboks there as the Cork County Board's application was passed unanimously at a meeting of the Ard Chomhairle at Croke Park.

It means that a capacity crowd of 45,000 are likely to watch Munster take on a touring South African side for the first time in the professional era.

Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan said in a statement: "This is a huge honour and significant milestone for Munster Rugby, one we are very proud to be associated with.

"Our thanks to the IRFU, GAA and Cork GAA for all their input, time and consideration given to reviewing this proposal and for permitting us to host our touring game against the South Africa Select XV at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Thursday, November 10, on what will be an incredible and historic occasion.

"This is not only for our supporters and the rugby community, but also further reaching, and we understand the magnitude of being the first professional rugby team to play at the home of Cork GAA.

"While we recognise we have a fantastic facility in Thomond Park, one we are very proud of, bringing the game to a wider audience within the province has been one of our strategic objectives for many years and it is a credit to our staff for their commitment to reaching this goal."

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