The Munster squad returns to training today ahead of the Guinness PRO14 trip to Italy to face Zebre in 11 days, while the province’s medical staff have received a fresh influx of injured Ireland players.

Isa Nacewa has failed in his attempt to bring ‘the next Joe Schmidt’ to Leinster.

ULSTER will begin the search for a new coach today after Matt Williams resigned “by mutual consent” last night.