Graham Rowntree: New signing Jason Jenkins will have to impress to earn Munster place

Rowntree said Munster will continue to manage game-time for another Springbok, RG Snyman, who scored his first try after making a second appearance in a row off the bench last weekend against the Stormers

Jason Jenkins. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

New signing Jason Jenkins is available to make his Munster debut in Llanelli on Sunday but forwards coach Graham Rowntree said it’s up to the big South African to convince them he’s worthy of a place in a back five which has been motoring well in their opening two games.

The versatile 6’7” forward, who was unavailable for the opening two games against the Sharks and the Stormers due to a shoulder injury, has recovered for the clash against the Scarlets but Rowntree said it’s a tough area for anyone to break into after an impressive start to the season.