It is understood that Munster are interested in signing Mathieu Bastareaud for the start of the new season.

Mathieu Bastareaud has always stood out in a crowd, never more so than when surrounded by some of the most famous players in the world.

Bastareaud, 27, has won 39 caps since his debut against Wales in 2009, and has scored three international tries.

France centre Mathieu Bastareaud has revealed he attempted suicide six years ago.