Mike Prendergast: 'Keen' John Ryan ready to go for Ulster 

Prendergast also spoke glowingly about the first impression he has got of Jack Crowley, noting his ability to 'connect the attack' and be a leader. 

BACK IN TOWN: John Ryan, left, and Oli Morris during Munster rugby squad training at University of Limerick. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

John Ryan looks set to taking a step closer to becoming the third player in the current Munster squad to make 200 appearances for them with the 34-year old being cleared to play against Ulster after rejoining his native province this week from Wasps.

Ryan, who was let go by Munster at the end of last season having played 197 times for them, is in contention to play against Ulster on Saturday after agreeing a short-term contract after all the Wasps squad and coaches were made redundant following the financial crisis at the Premiership club.