Short term recruitment of 'stardust talent' not right fit McMillan's Munster 

McMillian outlined why he does not believe following Leinster’s template of short-term superstar signings would be the right fit for the squad he wants to develop.
Short term recruitment of 'stardust talent' not right fit McMillan's Munster 

STARDUST TALENT: Clayton McMillan outlines why he does not believe following Leinster’s template of short-term superstar signings would be the right fit for the squad he wants to develop. Piture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Clayton McMillan is not convinced superstar short-term additions such as Leinster’s signings of Jordie Barrett and Rieko Ioane in successive seasons would be the right fit for Munster as he looks to build a squad capable to bridging the gap to their interprovincial rivals.

The New Zealander, who joined Munster as head coach from the Chiefs during the summer, will get his first taste of an Irish derby next Saturday when his side faces Leinster in a URC round four clash at Croke Park in Dublin.

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