**With rugby back on the horizon after a four-month hiatus, there is a wave of excitement pulsing through the Guinness PRO14.** And several clubs will be eager to show off their new signings, including Munster – who have strengthened their squad for the run-in. South Africa’s World Cup winners Damian de Allende and RG Snyman are the headliners, both settling into the swing of things in Limerick after hopping across from Japan. But Matt Gallagher is also a newcomer full of promise, and could ignite Munster’s backline. Here’s what you need to know about the new signing from Saracens. **Gallagher Sr** If Matt can enjoy a career anything like his dad, then he’s set for at least a decade at the top of the game. John Gallagher was one of the best full-backs in the world through the 1980s and 1990s, and even won the inaugural World Cup in 1987 with New Zealand. Gallagher Sr was born and raised in London to Irish parents but moved to Wellington to further his rugby career and quickly broke through into the All Blacks set-up. Initially a centre, he was converted to full-back and made his New Zealand debut in 1986 – the first of 18 Test matches through to 1989.
