JJ Hanrahan and Darren Sweetnam's exits confirmed as Munster linked with Springbok Jason Jenkins

Hanrahan could be coached by Jonno Gibbes at the Stade Marcel Michelin while winger Sweetnam has three months to impress La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara

CLERMONT-BOUND: Munster's JJ Hanrahan has agreed a one-year deal, with an option of a second year, at Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14. Picture: James Crombie

Munster colleagues JJ Hanrahan and Darren Sweetnam could be lining up against each other in the French Top 14 next season.

Hanrahan has confirmed he's leaving Munster and heading to Clermont-Auvergne on a one-year deal, with the option of a second, while Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle has confirmed it has signed Bandon man Sweetnam on a short-term 'medical joker' contract until the end of the season.