Stephen Larkham: Jason Jenkins will be 'immense' for Thomas Ahern and Fineen Wycherley's development

Larkham moved to dispel the notion that his signing would stifle the development of the young forwards who have given hope of a bright future in red
Stephen Larkham: Jason Jenkins will be 'immense' for Thomas Ahern and Fineen Wycherley's development

The Bulls' Jason Jenkins is tackled by Liam Squire of the Highlanders during a Super Rugby game in June 2019. Picture: INPHO/Photosport/Joe Allison

Munster have moved to allay fears the signing of South African forward Jason Jenkins for next season will compromise the advancement of talented homegrown talent.

The arrival this summer of Jenkins, 25, from Japanese club Toyota Verblitz was confirmed yesterday as Munster also announced new contracts for six locally developed players.

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