Door shut on Munster arrivals, says Leamy

Denis Leamy said developing homegrown talent from within Munster should be the top priority.

GROWTH FROM WITHIN: Attack Coach Mike Prendergast with Head Coach Graham Rowntree and Defence Coach Denis Leamy. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Denis Leamy believes the door has shut on Munster bringing in any more new signings for next season and that the province’s recruitment focus should focus on reinforcing the pipeline of exciting talent coming the academy.

The BKT URC quarter-finalists have confirmed the arrival of three players for next season, with tighthead prop John Ryan set to rejoin Munster at the conclusion of his Super Rugby title bid with the Chiefs, from where they have also signed New Zealand A’s Alex Nankivell as a replacement for the departing Malakai Fekitoa.