COMMENT: Munster supporters left to wonder as homegrown star Hanrahan exits stage

It should have been a day when the retention of Ian Keatley for another two seasons was celebrated by Munster supporters, along with the commitment shown by three up and coming players, writes Simon Lewis.

But pleasure quickly gave way to deep disappointment in the province when it emerged rising star JJ Hanrahan was jumping ship with the belief his future looked brighter over the water with Northampton Saints.

You have to wish the young Kerryman all the very best of luck as he prepares to join the reigning English champions and current Premiership leaders for next season.