Munster reward 10 tyros with contracts

MUNSTER have moved swiftly to secure the talents of some of the province’s brightest young stars.

Manager Shaun Payne yesterday revealed 10 from the academy and development panels had been awarded full senior contracts while a deal has also been struck with Doug Howlett that keeps the legendary All Black in Ireland for at least another season.

Ian Keatley, the Leinster man who has impressed with Connacht, is travelling south to take over from the Stade Francais-bound Paul Warwick.