Munster’s Australian second-row forward Mark Chisholm faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering a concussion in Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 win over the Dragons.

Dave Foley, the genial 6’6”, 18-stone giant from Clonmel, laughs quietly at the suggestion he is now the “senior” second row in the Munster squad.

New Munster signing Mark Chisholm will arrive in the province today to undergo a medical with supporters hoping this is the start of a beautiful relationship.

Munster have announced the signing of Australia international lock Mark Chisholm.