Penney drops into Munster

With the minimum of fuss, Munster have found their man and though their choice of Rob Penney may raise eyebrows in some quarters, the New Zealander appears to be quite a catch.

The two-time Heineken Cup champions have given 48-year-old Penney the task of getting Munster a seat back at European rugby’s top table having yesterday appointed the former Canterbury head coach to a similar role, starting this summer as successor to Australia-bound Tony McGahan.

The move, on a two-year contract, is subject to Penney securing a valid work permit and then the Kiwi will start work with Anthony Foley continuing as forwards coach.