Munster Rugby Bolster Roster Ahead of Next Season: Thaakir Abrahams Joins, Three Stars Re-Sign
Munster Rugby have made a significant move in the transfer market, securing the services of Lyon’s outside back Thaakir Abrahams for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, the Irish province has also announced the re-signing of three key players.
Fan-favorite Simon Zebo, who has enjoyed an illustrious career, will be retiring at the end of the current campaign. However, Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has wasted no time in finding a suitable replacement, with reports from French publication Le Progres indicating that Abrahams has already signed with the side.
The 25-year-old Abrahams, known for his blistering pace and impressive sidestep, requested an early release from his contract with Top 14 club Lyon after just one season. Despite attracting comparisons to Cheslin Kolbe during his time with the Sharks, Abrahams has struggled to secure regular playing time with the Top 14 strugglers, featuring in only 12 of their 32 matches this season.
Nonetheless, Abrahams’ talent has not gone unnoticed, as he has crossed the line for six tries in his limited appearances for Lyon, including five in the Investec Champions Cup. His ability to play both wing and fullback, as well as his impressive statistics of beating 24 defenders and making nine clean breaks in the Champions Cup, have made him an enticing prospect for Munster.
Alongside the acquisition of Abrahams, Munster have also announced the re-signing of three key players:
- Stephen Archer, the province’s record appearance holder with 281 games, has signed a six-month extension until the end of January 2025.
- Fellow front-rower Dave Kilcoyne has agreed to a one-year extension until the end of the 2024/25 season.
- Calvin Nash has extended his current deal, keeping him at Munster until at least 2026.
These moves by Munster Rugby demonstrate the club’s commitment to strengthening their roster and retaining their core players as they prepare for the upcoming bbc rugby union season and the highly anticipated rugby world cup final.
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