Munster to lose McGahan

MUNSTER rugby chiefs will today accept defeat in their bid to retain the services of head coach Tony McGahan beyond the end of the season.

The Australian Rugby Union are poised to snatch McGahan for the position of defence coach to the Wallabies from next season. Australian coach Robbie Deans is under pressure to bolster his backroom team after the World Cup and is ready to lure McGahan back to his native country.

It is understood McGahan gathered the Munster players at training yesterday and confirmed he’s leaving at the end of the season.