Kyriacou 'disappointed' to see Ryan go, maintains tighthead ranks are 'incredibly well-stocked'

REAL DEAL: John Ryan of Munster is tackled by Julien Marchand and Anthony Jelonch of Toulouse. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The vision of John Ryan shunting France’s number one loosehead prop Cyril Baille into reverse gear in Toulouse on Sunday was a telling reminder of just what Munster will be missing when the veteran front-rower plays his final game for his province in Italy this Saturday.

Ryan, 34, is expected to bow out on 206 appearances following the BKT URC fixture at Benetton in Treviso at the weekend before he and his young family start the next adventure with a move to Hamilton on New Zealand’s North Island and a Super Rugby season with the Chiefs.