With Marcus Horan and Dave Ryan ruled through injury until after Christmas and Darragh Hurley also unavailable with a shoulder injury, Munster today confirmed the signing of Cheetahs loose head prop Wian du Preez on a three month contract.
The 27 year old du Preez was called into the Sprinboks squad over the the weekend and will join Munster - subject to obtaining release from the South African Rugby Union, a valid work permit and passing the normal medical examinations - once his commitment to the Sprinboks European tour is complete.