Munster close in on 'electric' Abrahams

MUNSTER-BOUND: Thaakir Abrahams of Lyon is tackled by Connacht's Shayne Bolton during the Investec Champions Cup Pool Stages. Pic: Romain Biard, Sportsfile

Mike Prendergast has described Munster target Thaakir Abrahams as an “electric” wing with “X-factor ability” after the province were strongly linked with a move for the South African currently playing with French Top 14 side Lyon.

Munster appear set to unveil the 24-year-old former Sharks star, who can also play full-back, in the coming days with attack coach Prendergast all but confirming the news during a Tuesday media call ahead of the province’s URC derby clash on Saturday with Ulster at Thomond Park.