Munster 'close in on Tuitupou signing'

It has been reported that Munster have already moved to fill the hole left by Jean de Villers in signing fireball Worcester centre Sam Tuitupou, subject to passing a medical.

Leicester Tigers’ Ireland A wing Johne Murphy will also be joining the province before the start of next season.

Flanker Tommy O'Donnell, prop Dave Ryan and scrum-half Duncan Williams have been confirmed on full contracts while Ian Nagle, Dave Foley, Stephen Archer, Scott Deasy, Peter O'Mahony, Danny Barnes and Declan Cusack have been promoted to a full development contract.