'That sort of experience is not easy to replace': McMillan on departure of Mike Prendergast

The well-regarded coach will join Johann Van Graan’s coaching ticket for 2026/27 season, and may be a likely replacement for the South African if he decides to return to his native country at some point

Prendergast and Clayton McMillan ahead of the match against Glasgow Warriors in January. Pic: Paul Currie/Inpho

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan has expressed his disappointment at the departure of attack coach Mike Prendergast after the Limerick native decided this week to step away from his position at the end of the current season to join Bath.

Prendergast is set to join Johann Van Graan’s Rec coaching ticket for 2026/27 season, and could be a strong candidate to replace  the South African if he decides to return to his native country at some point.