The province are also said to be concerned about Mike Haley attracting interest from England.
THERE HAD BEEN murmurings of France’s ongoing interest in Munster centre Antoine Frisch for a while but very few people would have predicted that les Bleus would call him up during this Six Nations campaign.
He toured with Emerging Ireland in 2022 but that didn’t ‘capture’ the France native’s Test rugby eligibility, so Galthié continued to keep an eye on Frisch’s performances. Advertisement Frisch is a key man in Munster's midfield. Laszlo Geczo / INPHO Laszlo Geczo / INPHO / INPHO So this must be a time of uncertainty for Munster. Frisch is contracted until 2025 but if he did play for France, he would become non-Irish qualified . Munster already have one NIQ centre in New Zealand native Alex Nankivell, who is also contracted until 2025.
Former Munster out-half Ben Healy left the province last year to pursue an international career with Scotland. The Tipperary native had spoken to Ireland boss Farrell but was not high up the national team pecking order at out-half and turned down a contract offer from Munster to move to Scotland, joining club side Edinburgh.As they wait to see what happens with Frisch, it’s understood that Munster are also now concerned about fullback Mike Haley.
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