Clayton McMillan has assured Munster supporters he will not be prevented from making overseas signings for next season despite voluntary redundancies being sought within his organisation. The first-season head coach outlined the current transfer policy as he signalled the end of Thaakir Abrahams’ stay with Munster beyond this season, admitting he wants to use the South African wing’s Non-Irish Qualified (NIQ) spot on a player in another position. The Munster head coach revealed his decision on Thursday having recalled Abrahams to his starting line-up for this Saturday afternoon’s Challenge Cup Round of 16 knockout clash at Exeter Chiefs. “We've got one NIQ spot to fill, with some of our ones that we have now moving on, Jean Kleyn and that. So, some decisions to make around that, but in that particular one, not rushing into it.

Source: Irish Examiner April 03, 2026 00:10 UTC