Botha set for Munster switch

MUNSTER are moving into position to sign former Springbok tight-head prop BJ Botha following the announcement that he is to leave Ulster at the end of this season.

The 31-year-old South African is to leave Ravenhill at the end of a three-year deal, the province announced yesterday.

While there was no official comment from Munster last night, it is understood the two-time Heineken Cup champions have made Botha a key target as they bid to solve what has become a problem area of late in the front row.