Munster snap up French star Brugnaut

FOR the first time in its history, Munster Rugby will have a French international on its books after Lille native Julien Brugnaut signed on the dotted lines for the two-time Heineken Cup champions yesterday.

Munster chief executive, Garrett Fitzgerald, hailed the capture of the prop forward from French club, Dax, saying the move will reap dividends for the province in the coming season.

Fitzgerald and head coach Tony McGahan had been in the market for a prop following the retirement of Federico Pucciariello and Timmy Ryan’s decision to move to Top 14 side, Toulon.