Munster are said to be ready to appoint former Western Force head coach David Wessels as Rassie Erasmus’ successor.
The 36 year old South African is available after the Perth based Force were cut from Super Rugby.
Erasmus is due to return home to take up his new role as Springboks boss in December.
The IRFU performance director David Nucifora has revealed the appointment could be made before that and could be just weeks away.
