Munster trio extend deals as Jean Deysel signs short term

With Jean Kleyn already ruled out due to a neck injury, Munster Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has called on the services of Sharks lock Jean Deysel on a three-month loan. 

The 32-year-old, who has made seven appearances for South Africa and over 70 Super Rugby appearances, will join the province later this month, subject to being granted a valid work permit.

In addition, the club can also confirm two-year contract extensions for back row Jack O’Donoghue and wingers Ronan O’Mahony and Alex Wootton until at least June 2019.

O’Donoghue has won over 50 caps for his native province in just his second season with the senior squad, reaching the half century milestone in January’s win over Connacht at the Sportsground.

O’Mahony leads the way as Munster’s leading try scorer this season, crossing the whitewash on no less than nine occasions in twenty appearances.

Progressing from the academy ranks last summer, Wootton has made six competitive appearances to date, including his first start against Zebre in October and his first try against Treviso in November.