Smith eyes Euro transfer but Munster move not on

AUSTRALIAN rugby legend George Smith will be playing in the northern hemisphere next season, but a move to Munster has been ruled out.

Smith has been linked with the Irish province at various intervals over the last 18 months and confirmed yesterday he will be playing in Europe at least for one season, but has yet to reveal where.

However, he won’t be signing for the 2006 and 2008 Heineken Cup champions because Munster have already reached their allowed quota of five non-Irish eligible overseas players following the acquisitions of centre Sammy Tuitupou from Worcester, and Wian du Preez, who returns from South Africa.