Donnacha Ryan to leave Munster for Racing 92, reports

Donnacha Ryan is set to leave Munster for French club Racing 92 in the summer, according to reports.

The 33-year-old secondrow’s impending switch comes after the IRFU chose not to offer him a central contract due to his age.

This is despite Leinster number eight Jamie Heaslip, who is the same age as Ryan, being handed an extension on his deal.

Ryan enjoyed a fine Six Nations campaign, however a move to Paris is likely to bring his international career to a premature end, with Ireland coach Joe Schmidt reluctant to select players based overseas in his Test side.

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