Gaffney closes in on All Black legend Cullen

MUNSTER coach Alan Gaffney is planning to tie-up a deal today which will bring one of rugby’s great game-breakers, All Black Christian Cullen, to Ireland.

Gaffney is close to a commitment from the New Zealand star after his representatives met informally with provincial officials this week.

The Munster coach had also eyed up Wallaby winger Andrew Walker as insurance but sources now say the Cullen deal for Munster is 90% certain.