Munster won’t tread water, says departing Rassie Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus has dismissed the idea that his impending departure leaves Munster in limbo approaching the new season but accepts that some supporters would be justified in feeling let down by his decision to return to South Africa.

The 44-year old will return home to take up a new director of rugby role in the coming months — at a date yet to be decided — leaving behind a province he joined only a year ago and one which experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during his first term in charge.

“We’re definitely not in limbo. We’re playing our first game next week and we’re much better prepared than last year,” he claimed. “But of course there will be a transition phase somewhere in the next weeks and months so we’ll have to manage it as best we can.”