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He turns 39 later this year but Peter Stringer is still stealing the show

Published 16:04 27 Apr 2016 BST

Darragh Murphy
He turns 39 later this year but Peter Stringer is still stealing the show

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Like a fine wine!

For those who thought that Peter Stringer's move to Bath, and subsequent switch to Sale, was an indication that his best days were behind him, think again. Munster v New Zealand The legendary Irish scrum half is showing no signs of slowing down as his performances for Sale Sharks this season were recognised at an awards dinner on Tuesday night. Stringer signed a one year deal with Sale last May and played a crucial role in their Premiership campaign, so much so that the 38-year-old was voted player of the season by the club's supporters. Sale Photocall The former Munster stalwart is enjoying much more success on the pitch than his former side, who only this week confirmed the appointment of Rassie Erasmus as Director of Rugby in an attempt to address the province's decline under Anthony Foley. https://twitter.com/jfitz92/status/725303770033315840 https://twitter.com/RugbyLAD7/status/725292422834577408 https://twitter.com/TracyL1/status/725285634974334978 https://twitter.com/TheLooseH/status/725283974692659200 https://twitter.com/MunsterHaka/status/725279696334786561  

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He turns 39 later this year but Peter Stringer is still stealing the show