Munster move New Zealander O'Donovan to senior ranks
Ben O'Donovan of Munster on his way to scoring a try, that was subsequently disallowed, during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Ulster at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
Munster have moved to secure New Zealand scrum-half Ben O’Donovan’s services to the end of 2027-28 by promoting the Irish-qualified number nine to the senior squad for next season.
The former New Zealand Under-20 with Irish parents joined Munster in March on an 18-month academy deal but has made a big impact in his short time, making his debut off the bench as cover for Craig Casey in the Challenge Cup quarter-final loss at Exeter Chiefs.
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