Munster blow as Chiefs line up move for prop John Ryan

Tighthead on the verge of six-month short-term contract with the Waikato-based Chiefs from January

ON THE MOVE? Munster's John Ryan.

MUNSTER look set to lose prop John Ryan to the Super Rugby Chiefs, despite a bid to tie the prop down to a longer contract at home.

Talk have been ongoing with Ryan (34) over extending his stay beyond his current short-term deal, Graham Rowntree confirmed last week.