Penney confident Ryan will snub Perpignan and pledge future to Munster

Donnacha Ryan’s weekend visit to Perpignan has been confirmed by Munster, but head coach Rob Penney still hopes he will pledge his future to the province.

Questioned about Ryan’s trip to France and the possibility of a move to the continent at the end of the season, Penney believes there is a strong chance the player will opt for a contract extension at home.

“As a young man with a lot of experience, obviously he is looking to potentially spread his wings, so who knows?