Munster squad start first leg of return from South Africa

Munster squad gathering for a flight at Pretoria airport on Saturday afternoon. Image via Munster Rugby

The Munster squad has begun the first leg of their departure from South Africa though it remains unclear when they will return to Ireland.

The province's two-game tour of the country was thrown in thrown into chaos following the emergence of a new coronavirus variant which has resulted in strict travel restrictions and quarantine protocols.