
“If I was to advise anyone, I'd say wait until the end of your international career before you decide to go over, but that's in hindsight. I made the opposite decision.”

“Axel is very much to the forefront of every Munster player’s thinking, every supporter too,” said Ronan O'Gara.

"He was an impressive man back then. He had a presence when he walked into a room."

“It’s an initiative that I know Anthony would really appreciate.”

“He’s come through the hard way.”

There are also plenty of changes to the Ulster team.

Munster’s new Director of Rugby will not be Dave Wessels, but his South African compatriot Johann van Graan.

Munster took time to meet their number one fan following their training session ahead of tomorrow's Pro14 match against the Cheetahs at Thomond Park.

Farrell enjoyed a winning Munster debut in the opening-night 34-3 bonus-point victory over Benetton last Friday.

Donnacha Ryan will join Ronan O’Gara as part of Racing 92’s contingent bidding to conquer fortress Thomond Park.

Erasmus will leave Munster by the end of December.

Howlett has earned himself a place in the hearts of fans on both sides of the world.

RASSIE Erasmus will leave Munster to oversee a major overhaul of South African rugby shortly, and will bring his defence coach Jacques Nienaber home with him, Afrikaan media reported last night.

Saili was capped twice by the All Blacks in 2013.

Rassie Erasmus looks set to bring his stint at Munster to a premature end.

A chastening end to what has proved one of the most horrifically demanding and challenging seasons any group of players and management has ever had to endure.

Munster Rugby would “love” to stage a Champions Cup game at the new Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Donnacha Ryan will make his final appearance for Munster on Saturday.

Evans was red-carded during last week’s win over Leinster.

Erasmus is likely to stick with his midfield pairing of Rory Scannell and the departing Francis Saili for Saturday’s final.