Munster set to name new defence coach

He has been with South Africa's Golden Lions since 2007.

Munster appear set to name South African JP Ferreira as their next defence coach after his Super Rugby franchise the Golden Lions omitted him from their 2018 coaching list, writes Simon Lewis

The Lions revealed their rugby management structure for next year, as CEO Rudolf Straeuli disclosed Ferreira was in talks with Munster regarding the vacancy created by the return to South Africa of Jacques Nienaber.